A portrait
(2014)
Turkey and dressing Loud and overwhelming Opinions and food fly Green bean casserole Too much laughter
When the emotion comes up It feels like heartburn Like acid Clenching my throat My ears go watery
He says I could never Get away with murder For I leave Pieces of me everywhere
Didn’t they know that people cared? That they were loved? Why didn’t someone tell them?
You must commit To an outfit Where are you going? In sporty yoga pants Athletic top
How do I Catch your interest? Once again I know You are bored with me
It’s not that I’m sad Though I am It’s not that I’m discouraged Though I am It soaks deeper
When we are young we strive to be cool with our clothes and the way we move and our friends with swag as adults though our friends be co…
Filler words Put me to sleep Added to cushion Take away my pillow Blunt words to wake up
Are you ever tired Of just being you? Did you ever Want to be Someone new?
Algunos me gusta compartir Calientitos Justo cuando salgan del horno Que no se enfríe Por eso lo escribí
An idea In my head Falls flat On paper Read it
I do not enjoy roller coasters I am not chicken But they say You just have to try it! So I do
Well-intentioned stranger Eyeing me limp through HEB Why would you ask If I stepped on a nail? How do you know
La presión atrapada Busca por donde salir Tapo mi boca Se me sale por los ojos Tapo mis ojos