To the boy who cast me aside
as I try to do the same to him.
To the girl who I used to call "my love"
who has fallen in love with another.
To my sister who is my greatest foe
and my even greater friend.
To the crush who sent me swooning
even though she'll never know it.
To the mother who taught me
at 7 years old
how to feel fear.
To the teacher whom I respect
and should have tried harder for.
To the best friend who gives her all
even when all is not enough.


From one who is trying so hard.

Dads discussing Wonder Woman
And it's impact on society.
Moms listing the ways to break a board,
To break a bone.
Children running and playing tag
Beneath the wide green oak tree.
And me.
Watching everything.
Sitting with the friend I haven't seen in a year.
Having him back in my life.
I am at peace.

May I become carefree like my dog?
Sleeping in the cool, green grass as
if the world would never turn.
Smoke from a fire curls
around her long tail
looking always
peaceful and
carefree and
here.