(2015)
To be more generous More inviting Work in progress
We Are me and you Together Two hearts Two minds
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
The human heart ...leaps and jumps ...races and sings ...sighs and groans The treacherous heart can
Are you ever tired Of just being you? Did you ever Want to be Someone new?
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter
Itus and Itis Crashed my party I didn’t invite them! I whisper to my sister They make my skin crawl
Mis manchas de Bambi Manchas blancas Cubren mi cuerpo La gente se queda mirando Pero no les da asco
Who am I? I am me When did I Become me? As I recall
Does the world need Another book? Another poem? I add one more to the pile To be left alone
Springtime means Berry pickin’ In warm sun Therapeutic Part of me
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
I can feel it coming Decisions I can’t make Brain starts to freeze Fingers won’t work Sick of this disease
I told everyone About you The ugly beast Inside of me You can’t hide
My body is perfect —ly spotted The white spots I tell myself Are my Bambi spots
My pump Constant companion Of my disease My sensor Resembles a feeding