(2015)
For my beautiful nieces and nephews, who of course are the funnest kids in the whole wide world.
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…
What if one day I wasn’t there for you? And you were left needing me If I wasn’t there When you woke up
A conversation With a true friend Leaves your life richer Maybe with a laugh A smile on your face
Yo te amo Tres palabras Que solucionen todo Para la mujer Tan complicada
Turkey and dressing Loud and overwhelming Opinions and food fly Green bean casserole Too much laughter
He says I could never Get away with murder For I leave Pieces of me everywhere
Does the world need Another book? Another poem? I add one more to the pile To be left alone
Tomorrow Has not yet come It’s promises yet to be broken Tomorrow Is bigger
I struggle to Keep it together Maxims and mottoes On repeat In my mind
Her fingernails Natural Long Pointed On fingers
How do I Catch your interest? Once again I know You are bored with me
Have you ever felt A hole inside of you Something dead inside Where your heart Is supposed to be?
It’s not that I’m sad Though I am It’s not that I’m discouraged
I find richness In the mixture In what others disdain Young people lost Between two cultures
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter