In my house, You don’t ask questions. The whispers from mom and dad Signal you to a hiding place. In my house,

You met me in the winter When I was a petal, Something you desperately wanted t… You loved me in the summer, Underneath the palm oil trees

Nobody can see the darkness in me, And when I go deep, I bring a flashlight to slash thro… The dark. I once used to frolic in light,

I cannot bring myself to cry. I can’t decide if this is a curse Or a blessing.

It’s so quiet. I feel soft. The winter hurts, So I burrow inside, But I forget how to

The tissues know something. Even the mirror knows. My music knows it And especially my pillow. My books can see it

Sam said, “Get over it.” As if I could Just climb a tree. Sam said,

So stealthily I lead: Touching green, Seeing rocks below me. I’m gulping pride Because I know life is

You are the best thing Because things like that do not co… You are my moon and sun Because you make my days real. You are my best friend,

You ruined me. How could you? You’re my mother. You were supposed to be strong. Not me.

Let my joy be a promise To my future self Who is so beautiful Even if she isn’t pretty.

You were the devil. I knew it before you did; And I was St. Mary With clouds trailing behind me. I gave you my virtue

It’s like waking up from your best… To find that it’s all gone. When you love someone who isn’t re… And you say, “I’m done.” It’s like swimming in Heaven,

There’s so much blood in blood cou… As there are stones in my heart When I hear your name. The winged-pig can fly daily Once I’ve let myself remember