(2015)
For my beautiful nieces and nephews, who of course are the funnest kids in the whole wide world.
A noisy restaurant Listen Focus Beyond the dishes The music
La presión atrapada Busca por donde salir Tapo mi boca Se me sale por los ojos Tapo mis ojos
A family trait Massage Is our vice No shame Take what
A healthy pancreas Is like a transmission Seamlessly shifting gears In type 2 diabetics Wear and tear
If I could paint a man Eyes so dark they shine Brooding and stormy Til the smile breaks through If I could paint a man
Yo te amo Tres palabras Que solucionen todo Para la mujer Tan complicada
The medication is not me But neither is the sickness it tre… You may hear its effects In my voice In my opinions
Your pain is far away I hear it But I do not feel it Move closer Let me know you’re here to stay
How do I Catch your interest? Once again I know You are bored with me
Uh-Oh! Cranky mood Throws a fit Over cereal Cheerios
You might know her As blonde eyes Or as the sister who bakes cookies But you see I don’t write this
The ugliest shade Of green We envy The car The job
I crave stability Neither wandering spirit Nor home-body Yes I’d love to travel But the foundation
Apathy and incompetence In healthcare A fax they didn’t send Prescriptions delayed Labs to do again
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter