(2015)
Dime ¿Qué es su lengua materna? Ni inglés Ni español Sus padres no hablan inglés
The pressure inside Is building It comes out through my eyes I stop up the tears It comes out through my nose
I look away Afraid to see Flicker of nerves In their eye A clench
Look in the mirror What is it you see? Hazel eyes above your Favorite black dress Looks clean and fresh
Are you ever tired Of just being you? Did you ever Want to be Someone new?
The human heart ...leaps and jumps ...races and sings ...sighs and groans The treacherous heart can
Apathy and incompetence In healthcare A fax they didn’t send Prescriptions delayed Labs to do again
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter
How do you measure pain? All is relative and personal Even with one’s own self It is impossible to compare As memory distorts pain
Turkey and dressing Loud and overwhelming Opinions and food fly Green bean casserole Too much laughter
I crave stability Neither wandering spirit Nor home-body Yes I’d love to travel But the foundation
I wallow in my sadness As it pools up It has not swallowed me Who floats above its surface This surface
Some I like to share Fresh out of the oven Don’t let it get cold That’s why I wrote it Emotions in that moment
Hospitality To love a stranger It need not be much For one who has little Will appreciate it
Why do we love sunsets? Distinguishing fascination What other species Must stop and stare A romantic couple
