(2014)
I love to hear poetry read Rather than performed I love to hear each word Appreciated Rather than memorized
I do not enjoy roller coasters I am not chicken But they say You just have to try it! So I do
Filler words Put me to sleep Added to cushion Take away my pillow Blunt words to wake up
Traffic Irritation becomes a nightmare As the lines start to squiggle Bending in and out And the world starts its attack
The pine trees Reach up On both sides Of the road Telling me
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter
By nature high-strung But I thought I was strong If not physically, emotionally For things to roll off my back Be mature and take the high road
Tomorrow Has not yet come It’s promises yet to be broken Tomorrow Is bigger
I crave stability Neither wandering spirit Nor home-body Yes I’d love to travel But the foundation
Dime ¿Qué es su lengua materna? Ni inglés Ni español Sus padres no hablan inglés
Itus and Itis Crashed my party I didn’t invite them! I whisper to my sister They make my skin crawl
When the emotion comes up It feels like heartburn Like acid Clenching my throat My ears go watery
I would never choose To eat a granola bar Or peanut butter crackers Though I eat them All of the time
Apathy and incompetence In healthcare A fax they didn’t send Prescriptions delayed Labs to do again
Que te cuentan un chiste Las palabras se traducen Pero el humor no se puede Por si no lo entiendes Ríete