Some things need folding
To fit where they shouldn't be...

Someday this dormant patriot
will be forced out into the world...

I went shopping yesterday.
Not for a boy; just window shopping...

When was the last time
I was jealous of another girl's kite...

You used to love how light I was,
My softness to your touch...

I watched over my provider's shoulder
as the dogs tore her to shreds...

I've slept with him.
In my mind...

He grabbed her by the wrist and yelled at her.
"Hands are for playing the piano...