Escogí las palabras Más adecuadas Por lo que yo Quería decir Abrí la boca
A fresh faced country girl Who pioneers on her bicycle Catches the eye Of a transplant from Houston Love begins through letters
I love to hear poetry read Rather than performed I love to hear each word Appreciated Rather than memorized
Does the world need Another book? Another poem? I add one more to the pile To be left alone
I don’t expect Diabetes education For the public But chances are You know one
The whole world Aches and groans Do you feel her pain? The human in me Wants to heal mankind
The ugliest shade Of green We envy The car The job
Desperate for his attention Knowing it will drive him away Jealous of a game - how lame Choking self-esteem where I lay Desperate for his affection
Bags full of diapers Cars waiting in line Smell coming from the load Ashamed it was mine He noticed my insulin pump
Some I like to share Fresh out of the oven Don’t let it get cold That’s why I wrote it Emotions in that moment
Left on a leash Is no way to live He disappeared I like to imagine He’s running in a field
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter
A conversation With a true friend Leaves your life richer Maybe with a laugh A smile on your face
Water Beach pools and fountains Rivers creeks and waterfalls The sound The feel Floating Weightless
I would never choose To eat a granola bar Or peanut butter crackers Though I eat them All of the time