(2015)
My grandfather told my father when he proposed to my mother on one condition
Nothing makes people flee Like reading them poetry They value it in theory But please don’t make them read Surprise me with your verse
How do you describe A man so dramatic? You can recognize him From afar with his hat Always the gentleman
My objective is selfish Not to share or be heard To get it out and move on No one seems to hear my pain No one seems to feel my pain
I know it’s for the best But it still hurts Hearing mothers complain For what I would give anything fo… My husband says no
Clinical smells Polite strangers The only thing worse Than being here Is to not be able
Down to earth I am but of dust Dust particles I see floating in the air Carbon molecules
If you find someone That can do it Better than you Get them on your team
I would never choose To eat a granola bar Or peanut butter crackers Though I eat them All of the time
I told everyone About you The ugly beast Inside of me You can’t hide
If I could make you smile Just once Sincerity From an appreciative heart It would make all of it worthwhile
Algunos me gusta compartir Calientitos Justo cuando salgan del horno Que no se enfríe Por eso lo escribí
I had it all In my head And then I said Words I do not know which ones
I need to tell you How to survive With our disposition It’s okay to cry Maybe
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