(2015)
My body is perfect —ly spotted The white spots I tell myself Are my Bambi spots
I don’t expect Diabetes education For the public But chances are You know one
Long and slender Her every movement Deliberate and graceful Composed as She listens quietly
The human heart ...leaps and jumps ...races and sings ...sighs and groans The treacherous heart can
My soft spot My sweet boy I’d do anything for Who convinced me Little boys are the best
A conversation With a true friend Leaves your life richer Maybe with a laugh A smile on your face
Would I rather be A younger me? More productive Stronger Would i have to give up
If I was in a beauty pageant My talent would be 'Lefty who writes upside-down’ Beside the contestant Who burps her ABC’s
I’m watching a woman in a bikini In great shape with a swollen bell… Play with her puppy named Gatsby A Hispanic family comes The little girl dips her feet in
The more you treat me like a nag The more I become one I’m sorry if I micromanage Your clean clothes Your hot meals
I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter
Who’s the best? Ask my Daddy He’ll tell you Enthusiastically He always sees
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…
Stubbed toe Red light Ugly words Ugly mouth To shock
Apathy and incompetence In healthcare A fax they didn’t send Prescriptions delayed Labs to do again