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a m a n d a Dec 2020
i mean,
for real -
all i’m saying,
is that sometimes,
people with the authority
to say so,
will tell you
something
pretty *******
concerning.
like life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness
kind of concerning.

and then
quite simply
send you
on
your
way.
a m a n d a Dec 2020
i dreamt
that our bodies
are
timema c h   i    n   e s
a m a n d a Nov 2020
what is it like to be loved?
what is it like to be loved?
what is it like to be loved?
a m a n d a Nov 2020
i somehow
have to
b e c o m e
the
winter

it is the only
way to be
f r e e
of it.
a m a n d a Nov 2020
(a note to self, really)


you don't seem to realize
that some of the things
you are asking me to describe
seem to be out of
the realm of known
things with known
words.

so i mean,
i'm doing the best with
what i have,
ya know?
a m a n d a Nov 2020
i suddenly know
without a d o u b t
that in order to become
the strongest possible human being
i am capable of becoming,
i have to integrate
e very
|single|
one
of
y o u.

but the hilarious thing is,
since i simultaneously
k n o w
we are already

o n e t h i n g

there isn't even
anything for me to do!
a m a n d a Nov 2020
when i become
      squirrel q u e e n
and you become m e...
  (in those woods)
  (under that sun),

i h o p e you
   recognize m e.

i h o p e you listen for
    my steps,

and i h o p e
    you follow me
  w h e r e e v e r
i go.
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