i lose my placement on the feeling as soon as it leaves
i tripped over my own words and choked on them
misspoke my truth
left out so many important details
everyone around has it somewhat figured
because they had roots.
i grew up severely unaware; didn't know the names of places, only the abstract feeling.
the feelings i can't quite place now
everyone growing up seemed to be grounded
i played into it; welcomed jokes at my expense
i knew more than i was letting on
but i wanted to blend in.
(it worked)
May 11, 2024
May 11, 2024 at 4:44 AM UTC
i lose my placement on the feeling as soon as it leaves
i tripped over my own words and choked on them
misspoke my truth
left out so many important details
everyone around has it somewhat figured
because they had roots.
i grew up severely unaware; didn't know the names of places, only the abstract feeling.
the feelings i can't quite place now
everyone growing up seemed to be grounded
i played into it; welcomed jokes at my expense
i knew more than i was letting on
but i wanted to blend in.
(it worked)
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