Frogs

I'm not kissing any frogs.

Tired of hearing barking dogs.

No ending close in sight.

Cut the tension with a knife.

Not performing in the circus.

Stop telling me i'm worthless.

I don't care about fake glamour.

Kill me not with your slow dagger.

Not entertaining any scrubs.

Don't step inside with those white gloves.

Your vows you do neglect,

not showing me my due respect.

I know that you rehearse it.

Try to break me down on purpose.

Can't keep me from my dreams.

Was born at 33 degrees.

PATRICIA A. MANIACI