(2015)
For my beautiful nieces and nephews, who of course are the funnest kids in the whole wide world.
The whole world Aches and groans Do you feel her pain? The human in me Wants to heal mankind
The human heart ...leaps and jumps ...races and sings ...sighs and groans The treacherous heart can
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
I cannot apologize For writing what I feel inside If it is hard to read It is harder to live I will understand
Escogí las palabras Más adecuadas Por lo que yo Quería decir Abrí la boca
Strong hands Hold me down To the bed I say to them I have to go
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
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
I spend all my time Fighting with you In my head If we fought At least it would be
Ask any female Love Is in the details I love you Three greatest words
Husband and wife Companions for life Mature love that deepens And mellows with time Life’s eroding winds
Your enthusiasm exhausts me This coke is flat The bubbles disperse Leaving a sticky and sweet Aftertaste
Mis manchas de Bambi Manchas blancas Cubren mi cuerpo La gente se queda mirando Pero no les da asco
It’s not pretty When I cry People get almost as embarrassed as I
I crave stability Neither wandering spirit Nor home-body Yes I’d love to travel But the foundation