Cinderella Story
You read the fairy tales
And watch the movies
You read the poems
Wonder why you’re so lonely
You hope that one day
Your price will arrive
Sweep you off your feet
Make you feel alive
But what if he never shows
And you’re alone forever
Prepare for the blows
And for the rough weather
He’ll never show up
He’ll never love you
You’ll never find him
He’ll never love you
You’re no Cinderella…
(10/1/2006)
Ode to Single Mothers
We stand at the bank
Infant in tow
Stronger than you think
Few of you know
We walk to the store
Stroller in hand
We can’t afford more
Than a loaf of bread
We see all of your stares
But we don’t want your pity
Consumed by petty cares
You’ve no responsibility
The life of a single mom
You’ve no idea of hardship
We each hear our life’s song
Helping us finish our long trip
Though we walk alone
We share the same goal
Tending our homes
Guiding their souls
Our clothes are outdated
Our hair a total mess
Personal identities faded
Strength put to the test
Single mothers we are
Proud to be just that
Our journey is far
But we’ll do it..
that’s a fact.
(10-5-06)
I’m Inside
I’m the dust you don’t see
The raindrop you wipe away
You try to deny me
I’m what you can’t say
I’m invisible to you
The air you breathe
You see right through
You don’t notice me
I’m nothing to you
I’m nothing at all
I’m what’s true
I’m your downfall
I’m your black heart
I lie deep inside
I’m merely a part
Of what you try to hide
I am your evil.
Could You
Could you be
The one for me?
Could we be
Amazingly happy?
Could this be
What we both need?
Is it possible you’re mine?
Right here this whole time
My one true love
The love I dream of?
Could you?
