Bags full of diapers Cars waiting in line Smell coming from the load Ashamed it was mine He noticed my insulin pump

I wallow in my sadness As it pools up It has not swallowed me Who floats above its surface This surface

Is there anyone worse than a denti… A dental surgeon I think as I sit alone Battling my nerves As I listen to the patient next d…

Down to earth I am but of dust Dust particles I see floating in the air Carbon molecules

I spend all my time Fighting with you In my head If we fought At least it would be

Does the world need Another book? Another poem? I add one more to the pile To be left alone

Have you ever felt A hole inside of you Something dead inside Where your heart Is supposed to be?

I look away Afraid to see Flicker of nerves In their eye A clench

Hospitality To love a stranger It need not be much For one who has little Will appreciate it

If I could make you smile Just once Sincerity From an appreciative heart It would make all of it worthwhile

Her fingernails Natural Long Pointed On fingers

We Are me and you Together Two hearts Two minds