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 would never choose To eat a granola bar Or peanut butter crackers Though I eat them All of the time
Stubbed toe Red light Ugly words Ugly mouth To shock
Husband and wife Companions for life Mature love that deepens And mellows with time Life’s eroding winds
The whole world Aches and groans Do you feel her pain? The human in me Wants to heal mankind
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
Dime ¿Qué es su lengua materna? Ni inglés Ni español Sus padres no hablan inglés
Left on a leash Is no way to live He disappeared I like to imagine He’s running in a field
¿Te duele Cuándo piques tu dedo? No Lo hago por pura diversión Lo que duele
I feel like crap Most days I have a lot going my way I am loved I can smile
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
I enjoy his company Riding shotgun Conversation No one to overhear Our inside jokes
Would I rather be A younger me? More productive Stronger Would i have to give up
Hillary’s beautiful Rose Bumpy’s favorite princess My mini-me, my little lion Cute button nose Framed by red hair
Apathy and incompetence In healthcare A fax they didn’t send Prescriptions delayed Labs to do again