I write You read I talk You listen I huff

I like to watch... an ant traverse a grass forest a flower unfurl in moonlight a muskrat reap trifolium a leaf quiver in mid-day breeze

The only things I’ve ever felt Were lashing tongues and leather b… I guess that’s why it’s hard to te… How I could make you feel so swel…

It’s really hard to get inside My inner circle, past my spies But if you think it’s worth a try You just might find a paradise

You told me that we’d meet halfway I’m not sure what that means ‘Cause ev’rything I need in life Is what I’ve had to be My loved ones threw me to the wolv…

Not growing, dying That’s just simple facts Take a look at plants Nature’s info packs

I’ve never really cared about me I know I’ll be fine I’m the benchmark of resiliency You’re who’s on my mind

I see a bee pollinate a flower I see a girl dance to her favorite… I see two men swing and dissolve I see a wolf thin a herd I see You, being You, just to be…

The Earth is my Mother The Heavens my Dad I love my Father But I’m a Momma’s boy at heart

I’d like to see Some more of you But only if You think that’s cool If you would want

What if we stopped fearing and started loving? Loving the unique. Loving the different. Loving them.

I’ll make you pucker And turn your stomach So take me with a grain of salt

You’re nineteen You can choose who to be Nineteen Maybe fancy and free Nineteen

Embrace the darkness It’s the only way That your light can shine

You’re the bestest bud Anyone could love And your soul shines through All the doom and gloom Fortunate to have