You met me in the winter When I was a petal, Something you desperately wanted t… You loved me in the summer, Underneath the palm oil trees

The tissues know something. Even the mirror knows. My music knows it And especially my pillow. My books can see it

You don’t ask me to speak. You never expect my opinion. I was your second child In a runaway marriage. I suppose I loved you once,

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

In my house, You don’t ask questions. The whispers from mom and dad Signal you to a hiding place. In my house,

You’re young. You’ll feel better. You’ll get better Eventually. So much time to feel better.

Then he said, “I never said I was… Then I said, “I never asked you t… Then we kissed.

It’s so quiet. I feel soft. The winter hurts, So I burrow inside, But I forget how to

I remember how I cried When they cut down Our tree.

Moon up, Pants down. I said no. His body said yes.

I sing of a new carol Which starts silly giggles As a speeding blue carriage Runs merrily through the dark.

The grass was dewy. You carried me on your back. I could feel your heartbeat Through your shirt. I wanted you to be mine,

I love John. I love when he cries. When he looks at me, I fly.

A seagull carried me away one day And took me to a secret island hid… I laughed at the waves and splashe… I even wrote notes to go with a so… The seagull was leaving and waved…