Long and slender Her every movement Deliberate and graceful Composed as She listens quietly

I would never choose To eat a granola bar Or peanut butter crackers Though I eat them All of the time

Have you ever felt A hole inside of you Something dead inside Where your heart Is supposed to be?

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 don’t expect Diabetes education For the public But chances are You know one

I can feel it coming Decisions I can’t make Brain starts to freeze Fingers won’t work Sick of this disease

Nothing makes people flee Like reading them poetry They value it in theory But please don’t make them read Surprise me with your verse

Does the world need Another book? Another poem? I add one more to the pile To be left alone

She is no longer Part of my life I’ve moved on My life is full With friends

I need to tell you How to survive With our disposition It’s okay to cry Maybe

Strong hands Hold me down To the bed I say to them I have to go

I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter

Ask any female Love Is in the details I love you Three greatest words