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Laura Alaniz

Laura Alaniz

My skin

Psoriasis

Itchy
It has to come off
Nerves
Makes me pick
His look
Only thing to still my hand
Shame
But it’s not my fault
Children
Don’t know to be polite
Disgust
People hide from my face
Disgust
They don’t realize I agree

(2014)

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Destruction

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My sister’s cookies Chocolate chip Got my nephew to Say her name For the first time
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I had it all In my head And then I said Words I do not know which ones
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Eve's curse

Desperate for his attention Knowing it will drive him away Jealous of a game - how lame Choking self-esteem where I lay Desperate for his affection
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I feel like crap Most days I have a lot going my way I am loved I can smile
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Your enthusiasm exhausts me This coke is flat The bubbles disperse Leaving a sticky and sweet Aftertaste
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¿Te duele?

¿Te duele Cuándo piques tu dedo? No Lo hago por pura diversión Lo que duele
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