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

Rough day Rough night If I could live In my bath Water would never

It’s not that I’m sad Though I am It’s not that I’m discouraged Though I am It soaks deeper

The pressure inside Is building It comes out through my eyes I stop up the tears It comes out through my nose

I had it all In my head And then I said Words I do not know which ones

The whole world Aches and groans Do you feel her pain? The human in me Wants to heal mankind

The more you treat me like a nag The more I become one I’m sorry if I micromanage Your clean clothes Your hot meals

No pido disculpas Por escribir Lo que siento Lo que llevo adentro Lo que vivo

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

I am unique In so many ways But while variety excites What we look for Is our common thread

Beautiful legs The right shape and curve Olive color without the green That tans and doesn’t burn Until you see

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

My parents always say We’re proud of you I am too I got out of bed I used to get so much done

To be genius means To not follow the rules You don’t have to I wish to be smart But not self-important