Aunty Annie

Embraced, But never crushed by the arms of the capture. She smiled in my face and I dared to smile back, For warmth was something she could never lack. Turn off the lights, she said, Without question my darkest thoughts were fed.

Hi, with a smile, Hello with a grin, Have you ever thought maybe he dislikes the color of your skin? Okay that's enough, no need to think this way, But seriously, do you think he could love you on any given day? What does he think of the words that you so carelessly say?

Stand still, shoulders back, Smile! Not too much, just a crack. Oh my God, they're walking in my direction, Forget all the things you could possibly mention. For just as you open your mouth to say a word, They'll probably be thinking, "My God, she's such a nerd".

Silence I refrain from touch, I refrain from speech, I refrain from what could direct attention to me. Sweaty palms, gnashing teeth, You know where your place is, way in the back seat. In a place where no one's eyes could ever reach.

For Aunty Annie said to be quiet, They may think foolish of me. So in the darkness with Aunty Annie, Is where I and my thoughts will always be.