Curly Red Fruit

Growing my hair out at that weird stage

where the curls are straight at the ends somewhat frayed.

It's cherry red now and still super cute.

Like my head is covered in curly red fruit.

My nails are two colors they change in the heat.

Black and white tiled floors under your feet.

Skin isn't perfect but who's ever is?

My water intake is none of your biz.

Take all that elsewhere it's all just a mess.

Can't even go out like a woman wearing a dress.

How am I supposed to prove that I'm sweet?

You have people trying to fight me in the streets.

While your out saying "oh wow Patricia's shady".

I will continue to do things that make me a lady.

Focus on you and leave me alone.

I'm not worried about what's going on in your home.

PATRICIA A. MANIACI