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Laura Alaniz

Laura Alaniz

Pieces of me

He says
I could never
Get away with murder
For I leave
Pieces of me everywhere
Blonde strands of hair
And dead skin cells
Leave a trail
Of me
I would rather
Think of them
As souvenirs
Pieces of me
Left for the dustpan
I am but dust
I come from the dirt
I shall return to dust
But you
You will remember me

(2015)

I have psoriasis, a genetic skin condition caused by an accelerated over-active immune system. The skin cells regenerate too fast and they pile up.

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