(2014)
When the emotion comes up It feels like heartburn Like acid Clenching my throat My ears go watery
Dime ¿Qué es su lengua materna? Ni inglés Ni español Sus padres no hablan inglés
I struggle to Keep it together Maxims and mottoes On repeat In my mind
Filler words Put me to sleep Added to cushion Take away my pillow Blunt words to wake up
This world is covered in bias It’s all over you It’s all over me too This world is covered in bias It shades our words
Restless As I lay in bed Trying to fall asleep These are my clues I might be low
I crave stability Neither wandering spirit Nor home-body Yes I’d love to travel But the foundation
My parents always say We’re proud of you I am too I got out of bed I used to get so much done
I feel like crap Most days I have a lot going my way I am loved I can smile
My poems are short Written at night In my head I wake at dawn Shake my memory
When we are young we strive to be cool with our clothes and the way we move and our friends with swag as adults though our friends be co…
Look in the mirror What is it you see? Hazel eyes above your Favorite black dress Looks clean and fresh
The strings that attach me To this world Ground me Yes they sometimes Keep me from flying
Turkey and dressing Loud and overwhelming Opinions and food fly Green bean casserole Too much laughter
The ugliest shade Of green We envy The car The job
