(2014)
How do you describe A man so dramatic? You can recognize him From afar with his hat Always the gentleman
Scratchy plaid blanket Red with yellow stripes Hot and itchy underneath Claustrophobia strikes Purple and blue prisms
How do you measure pain? All is relative and personal Even with one’s own self It is impossible to compare As memory distorts pain
The strings that attach me To this world Ground me Yes they sometimes Keep me from flying
Strong hands Hold me down To the bed I say to them I have to go
She is no longer Part of my life I’ve moved on My life is full With friends
I will be Forever in debt To my mother Any gift Would come up short
Turkey and dressing Loud and overwhelming Opinions and food fly Green bean casserole Too much laughter
Inspirational quotes Are full of crap Whatever meaning Is lost In the sea
Stubbed toe Red light Ugly words Ugly mouth To shock
He says I could never Get away with murder For I leave Pieces of me everywhere
I look away Afraid to see Flicker of nerves In their eye A clench
I don’t expect Diabetes education For the public But chances are You know one
I spend all my time Fighting with you In my head If we fought At least it would be
My grandfather told my father when he proposed to my mother on one condition