(2014)
My grandfather told my father when he proposed to my mother on one condition
I look away Afraid to see Flicker of nerves In their eye A clench
Dime ¿Qué es su lengua materna? Ni inglés Ni español Sus padres no hablan inglés
Why do we love sunsets? Distinguishing fascination What other species Must stop and stare A romantic couple
You might know her As blonde eyes Or as the sister who bakes cookies But you see I don’t write this
A conversation With a true friend Leaves your life richer Maybe with a laugh A smile on your face
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter
When I think of my mom I think of malt o meal muffins When I think of my dad Memories of a child Chasing us around the circle
Stubbed toe Red light Ugly words Ugly mouth To shock
Does it hurt? When you prick your finger No I do this just for fun Our fingers lose feeling
I cannot divide My heart Into four pieces Equally Geometrically
Is there anyone worse than a denti… A dental surgeon I think as I sit alone Battling my nerves As I listen to the patient next d…
A fresh faced country girl Who pioneers on her bicycle Catches the eye Of a transplant from Houston Love begins through letters
¿Te duele Cuándo piques tu dedo? No Lo hago por pura diversión Lo que duele
Itus and Itis Crashed my party I didn’t invite them! I whisper to my sister They make my skin crawl