(2015)
I have psoriasis, a genetic skin condition caused by an accelerated over-active immune system. The skin cells regenerate too fast and they pile up.
How can I write how I feel When what I feel is nothing? How can I tell you what I need, What is wrong? When what is wrong
¿Te fue mal el día? Me va mal también a mi Dos vidas entretejidas Irrevocablemente Te cargo a ti encima
The E’s squeak by The I’s are too excited The U’s come after Q But the A’s and the O’s They flow
Rough day Rough night If I could live In my bath Water would never
I told everyone About you The ugly beast Inside of me You can’t hide
Her fingernails Natural Long Pointed On fingers
An idea In my head Falls flat On paper Read it
I’m watching a woman in a bikini In great shape with a swollen bell… Play with her puppy named Gatsby A Hispanic family comes The little girl dips her feet in
Destruction is fun But cannot be undone Smashed Trashed Crumpled
You must commit To an outfit Where are you going? In sporty yoga pants Athletic top
It’s not pretty When I cry People get almost as embarrassed as I
Who am I? I am me When did I Become me? As I recall
I will be Forever in debt To my mother Any gift Would come up short
I need to tell you How to survive With our disposition It’s okay to cry Maybe
My sister’s cookies Chocolate chip Got my nephew to Say her name For the first time