Thirteen and tired

Of forgetting how to breath

Using eight body washes to still

Find a pimple but

My girl doesn’t care

I love the way she

Brushes her hair

She could be gone tomorrow

Her father going too far-- bruises getting to deep

While my mommy

Lies alone in her room

Suppose I fail my classes

Science is easy but English

Doesn’t understand me

My friends see the naive me

Shape me to be one way

I want a fresh canvas

For my Valentines gift

With paint I can’t afford

While my mommy

Lies alone in her room

How can I still

Be so heavy

Why did they choose me

For the punching bag

Why did she save me

Is this all just a dream

Am I someone else's nightmare

Which day is date day

How do I make her happy

While my mommy

Lies alone in her room.