(2014)
He says I could never Get away with murder For I leave Pieces of me everywhere
Who am I? I am me When did I Become me? As I recall
Why do we love sunsets? Distinguishing fascination What other species Must stop and stare A romantic couple
Left on a leash Is no way to live He disappeared I like to imagine He’s running in a field
I am sorry That I cannot be happier I know that I’d be prettier If I smiled If I could smile
I will be Forever in debt To my mother Any gift Would come up short
If I could draw a tree In all it’s complexity Would you be impressed? If I could draw a human face It would be but a trace
The news hit me Like a punch in the gut I threw up two times From the pain Knowing that I
Well-intentioned stranger Eyeing me limp through HEB Why would you ask If I stepped on a nail? How do you know
Rough day Rough night If I could live In my bath Water would never
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
Manos fuertes No me sueltan De la cama Yo les digo Me tengo que ir
Don’t talk down to me I am not a child! Even children Deserve respect
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter
Mis manchas de Bambi Manchas blancas Cubren mi cuerpo La gente se queda mirando Pero no les da asco
