How do you measure pain?, por Laura Alaniz

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

Different nerves screaming

To communicate to the brain

(2014)

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I struggle to Keep it together Maxims and mottoes On repeat In my mind

How do you describe A man so dramatic? You can recognize him From afar with his hat Always the gentleman

Antes lograba tanto Metía horas Sacando lo máximo De cada minuto No he cambiado

I’ve known Deep inside All along My value That I matter

My grandfather told my father when he proposed to my mother on one condition

Husband and wife Companions for life Mature love that deepens And mellows with time Life’s eroding winds

Stubbed toe Red light Ugly words Ugly mouth To shock

If I could draw a tree In all it’s complexity Would you be impressed? If I could draw a human face It would be but a trace

I spend all my time Fighting with you In my head If we fought At least it would be

Itus and Itis Crashed my party I didn’t invite them! I whisper to my sister They make my skin crawl

Water Beach pools and fountains Rivers creeks and waterfalls The sound The feel Floating Weightless

Ask any female Love Is in the details I love you Three greatest words

My soft spot My sweet boy I’d do anything for Who convinced me Little boys are the best

I am sorry That I cannot be happier I know that I’d be prettier If I smiled If I could smile

To be genius means To not follow the rules You don’t have to I wish to be smart But not self-important