Don't be sad by Laura Alaniz It’s not that I’m sad Though I am It’s not that I’m discouraged Though I am It soaks deeper 2 2
Female strength by Laura Alaniz Most women are cooks But a man who cooks Is a chef She cooks over and over To feed the masses 1 6
I raise my eyes to the sky by Laura Alaniz The whole world Aches and groans Do you feel her pain? The human in me Wants to heal mankind 1
Pump at the dump by Laura Alaniz Bags full of diapers Cars waiting in line Smell coming from the load Ashamed it was mine He noticed my insulin pump 1 1
I am unique by Laura Alaniz I am unique In so many ways But while variety excites What we look for Is our common thread 4
Humbled by Laura Alaniz By nature high-strung But I thought I was strong If not physically, emotionally For things to roll off my back Be mature and take the high road 1
Tied to you by Laura Alaniz Love is sincere Sincerely Wanting to connect Love makes you crazy Insanity that makes you fly 2
Respect begets respect by Laura Alaniz The more you treat me like a nag The more I become one I’m sorry if I micromanage Your clean clothes Your hot meals
Spanglish by Laura Alaniz I find richness In the mixture In what others disdain Young people lost Between two cultures
Blonde eyes by Laura Alaniz Blonde eyes To match her hair Life is mean She counts her blessings Hopes for the best 2
Minerva
over 6 yearsSo true! Original versions are always the best. Translating jokes and expressions properly is so difficult... I like this :)