Growing Older — Freedom
I am getting older. All I see is my kids getting older. All I see is wrinkles on my face. All I want is to be younger again. All I want is for the days to be shorter. All I see is myself getting shorter and shorter by the day. I am getting older.
Waking Up — Freedom
When I wake up, I see my puppy’s snout in my face. When I wake up, I wipe the crust from my eyes. When I wake up, I stretch my body. When I wake up, I sometimes fall back asleep. When I wake up, I am wide awake. When I wake up, I hear the […]
Student — Freedom
I am a student. I wonder if this day will ever end. I hear my teachers talk and talk. I see my friends goofing around. I want school to end. I am a student. I pretend to listen in class. I feel very tired. I write with something that feels like wood. I…
Animal Cruelty — Freedom
I am a pet. I wish I could leave this house. My owners always leave me. I get smacked around. I wish this life were over. I see my owners laugh at me, but I don’t know why. I try to bark, but I can’t. I just want to go to a different place. I…
Sisters — Freedom
Sisters are a pain. Sisters are mean. Sisters are ravishing. Sisters are rebellious. Sisters are riveting. Sisters are honest. Sisters understand. Sisters are a pain. I am glad to have a sister to talk to.