(2014)
My parents always say We’re proud of you I am too I got out of bed I used to get so much done
Itus and Itis Crashed my party I didn’t invite them! I whisper to my sister They make my skin crawl
Stubbed toe Red light Ugly words Ugly mouth To shock
Water Beach pools and fountains Rivers creeks and waterfalls The sound The feel Floating Weightless
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
An idea In my head Falls flat On paper Read it
I would never choose To eat a granola bar Or peanut butter crackers Though I eat them All of the time
Down to earth I am but of dust Dust particles I see floating in the air Carbon molecules
Long and slender Her every movement Deliberate and graceful Composed as She listens quietly
I told everyone About you The ugly beast Inside of me You can’t hide
When I think of my mom I think of malt o meal muffins When I think of my dad Memories of a child Chasing us around the circle
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
Would I rather be A younger me? More productive Stronger Would i have to give up
If I could make you smile Just once Sincerity From an appreciative heart It would make all of it worthwhile
Steamroller Of life Passed by Feeling down Squished
