April 13--Delight

I don't want you near For what I get from this. I long to long for you; That you be what I miss In those moments I'm alone, And that you be my desire. Let my promises remain And my devotion never tire. If my motives

April 12--Promised Land

Surround me with your confidence. Give me a challenge: let me stand From now on without flinching On the road to the promised land. I've got no means to get there And no notion of the way. But that don't stop this pilgrim From choosing to

April 11--Tickle Me Pink

I've the palest of skin tones Passed down in my genes. And summer's come 'round. I know what that means. It means I buy stock In lots of sunscreens, And wear no short shorts, But stick to my jeans. In fact, I've got

April 10--ADHD

I'll sit for a moment Focused and still, And get much accomplished And studied until My mind starts to wander And my fingers to drum. My legs get all restless, And on it will come: This desire to move AND GET OUT OF MY CHAIR! I'll

April 9--Oh, you...

A constant trepidation And a feeling I so hate-- I don't know what you're feeling; Perhaps you can relate-- It's more than overwhelming To live in such a state. A worry, a self-conciousness That might be better said To be a conciousness of you