Resilient is the heart on my sleeve 

Bashing into columns and clawing at articles 

Of clothing I’m hoping you’re a wear – of the front 

I’ve been putting on for many years 

In hopes that this would one day take off – 

               

Careful often takes over as my middle name 

An earful I’ve omitted like family recipe I never received 

             

   Something is missing that I’m aware should stay that way 

Seems so clear with no mean streak in sight 

I meant to say everything 

But my nothing often says all that I need to 

           

    It’s natural to feel 

It isn’t natural to feel and leave alone 

I write our story on my tongue and swallow hard