Psoriasis
(2014)
If I was in a beauty pageant My talent would be 'Lefty who writes upside-down’ Beside the contestant Who burps her ABC’s
Look in the mirror What is it you see? Hazel eyes above your Favorite black dress Looks clean and fresh
I crave stability Neither wandering spirit Nor home-body Yes I’d love to travel But the foundation
Water Beach pools and fountains Rivers creeks and waterfalls The sound The feel Floating Weightless
A palomino gallops Beside the highway Look out the window Rides over green hills Through yellow flowers
He says I could never Get away with murder For I leave Pieces of me everywhere
I am sorry That I cannot be happier I know that I’d be prettier If I smiled If I could smile
I cannot apologize For writing what I feel inside If it is hard to read It is harder to live I will understand
Springtime means Berry pickin’ In warm sun Therapeutic Part of me
A healthy pancreas Is like a transmission Seamlessly shifting gears In type 2 diabetics Wear and tear
Antes lograba tanto Metía horas Sacando lo máximo De cada minuto No he cambiado
Turkey and dressing Loud and overwhelming Opinions and food fly Green bean casserole Too much laughter
No es solo la tristeza Aunque si lo estoy No es por el desanimo Aunque si me desanimo No es tan sencillo
Most women are cooks But a man who cooks Is a chef She cooks over and over To feed the masses
I look away Afraid to see Flicker of nerves In their eye A clench