“Coming to the stage now: a performer of average looks and average talent. The actress who can sing a song if only you feed it to her and can tell you a loose story if you wait several months. Here she is in her One Woman Show!” The announcer knows she’s more than that, but …
I’m 19 And nothing has changed. I’m 19 And still feel like I have this weight on my chest. I’m 19 And still have the ringing in my ears Like water in my ears. My brain is leaking Memories Intrusive thoughts Words I want to say About myself and others. My throat is clogged With …
When you’re born to a couple of unfaithful parents Love is all you need. When your skin disease goes undiagnosed for over a decade Love is all you need. When you spend your school years as an outcast being bullied Love is all you need. When you’re bouncing house to house, switching custody Love is …
My body is thick skin And hardly a 3 digit number. A destination Of “firsts” And never “lasts”. The only weight I feel is other bodies Who settle. First choices aren’t ever perfect. I’m selling pride Instead of smut Because God knows It’s a charity. They take what they can get. I’d eat my heart …
I was not singing “Will youstill love me tomorrow” withmy choir in my freshmen yearof high school. I was asking you.Yes, 1000 miles away, and Iwas asking you.No answer, of course.But you loved me for4 years.And, a few days ago, you said you still do.So, here we are.The song comes to mind randomly.It reminds me …