I find it funny That I raised myself From the cradle To the grave. I never got a chance to be a baby.

I’m so broken, And the glass stings were my façad… There’s nothing left to do. There’s nothing left to say. There’s no air left for me to brea…

Nobody can see the darkness in me, And when I go deep, I bring a flashlight to slash thro… The dark. I once used to frolic in light,

You ruined me. How could you? You’re my mother. You were supposed to be strong. Not me.

You’re bleeding down my legs, Tangling me up in your fingers. I want to run my nails down your b… And sigh in your ear.

So stealthily I lead: Touching green, Seeing rocks below me. I’m gulping pride Because I know life is

That red ribbon is so wrinkled. Rouge like blood Or rushing anger Or a blaring stop sign. It’s crumpled:

I cannot bring myself to cry. I can’t decide if this is a curse Or a blessing.

Your love Was like driving straight into the… Your attention was like Lying in a puddle of gold. You were sex and fun and cotton ca…

Listening to you sleep, I’m in grace. Each breath a prayer. Every rustle a litany. You don’t know how loud you are

Things I wish I could say Would be I miss you, I love you, I want to be with you,

Let my joy be a promise To my future self Who is so beautiful Even if she isn’t pretty.

Courage was not letting your broth… But preferring to die From their snide remarks Which shadow prejudice’s unkind da… What happened when they grew up?

There’s always a morning, But there’s the night, too. Every faith has a savior, But the devil always follows suit. There will be spring,