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

When we are young we strive to be cool with our clothes and the way we move and our friends with swag as adults though our friends be co…

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

Don’t talk down to me I am not a child! Even children Deserve respect

I cannot divide My heart Into four pieces Equally Geometrically

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

You might know her As blonde eyes Or as the sister who bakes cookies But you see I don’t write this

Why do we love sunsets? Distinguishing fascination What other species Must stop and stare A romantic couple

My heart breaks A little each day For problems I can’t solve For things I can’t change All I can do is pray

Scratchy plaid blanket Red with yellow stripes Hot and itchy underneath Claustrophobia strikes Purple and blue prisms

The strings that attach me To this world Ground me Yes they sometimes Keep me from flying

Hospitality To love a stranger It need not be much For one who has little Will appreciate it

I am unique In so many ways But while variety excites What we look for Is our common thread

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