Long and slender Her every movement Deliberate and graceful Composed as She listens quietly

Mis manchas de Bambi Manchas blancas Cubren mi cuerpo La gente se queda mirando Pero no les da asco

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

The pine trees Reach up On both sides Of the road Telling me

Love is sincere Sincerely Wanting to connect Love makes you crazy Insanity that makes you fly

Tomorrow Has not yet come It’s promises yet to be broken Tomorrow Is bigger

The pressure inside Is building It comes out through my eyes I stop up the tears It comes out through my nose

If I could paint a man Eyes so dark they shine Brooding and stormy Til the smile breaks through If I could paint a man

Dime ¿Qué es su lengua materna? Ni inglés Ni español Sus padres no hablan inglés

Is there anyone worse than a denti… A dental surgeon I think as I sit alone Battling my nerves As I listen to the patient next d…

I love to hear poetry read Rather than performed I love to hear each word Appreciated Rather than memorized

I don’t expect Diabetes education For the public But chances are You know one