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Laura Alaniz

Laura Alaniz

Rich girl feet

Pretty and dainty
Rich girl feet
Meant to be
Beside the pool
They don’t like to work
Ready to be
Pampered
Massaged
Polished
And manicured
So why
Are they attached to me,
Who is broke?
For if feet can’t walk
Then what are they for?

(2015)

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If I wasn't there

What if one day I wasn’t there for you? And you were left needing me If I wasn’t there When you woke up
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Love is in the details

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

Are you ever tired Of just being you? Did you ever Want to be Someone new?
My body is perfect

My body is perfect —ly spotted The white spots I tell myself Are my Bambi spots
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A1C

I look away Afraid to see Flicker of nerves In their eye A clench
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Under the sunset

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

Stubbed toe Red light Ugly words Ugly mouth To shock
HEB

Well-intentioned stranger Eyeing me limp through HEB Why would you ask If I stepped on a nail? How do you know
Yoga pants and flip flops

You must commit To an outfit Where are you going? In sporty yoga pants Athletic top
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Mirror

Look in the mirror What is it you see? Hazel eyes above your Favorite black dress Looks clean and fresh
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Itus & Itis

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

I enjoy his company Riding shotgun Conversation No one to overhear Our inside jokes
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Si me quieres conocer

No pido disculpas Por escribir Lo que siento Lo que llevo adentro Lo que vivo
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Mujer Tan Complicada

Yo te amo Tres palabras Que solucionen todo Para la mujer Tan complicada
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