Orphan Chest-A-Drawers That I Am

They say it's never too late.

They say, "Build your own familia!"

They say I'm worthy of love.

Yet here I stand, sola,

Shivering en el frio afuera.

Perhaps all I'm missing is oil,

Perhaps my creaking scares others away.

Damn cat scratches. Must hide scars.

Perhaps a new coat of paint?

Surely then la gente will look my way.

Wish to find answers.

But still, I stand fuerte,

For I know mi historia is not done.

Of course I'm worthy of amor!

My search will have to go on.

Photo credit, Quetzalli (6:18am)


Did you notice?

“Orphan Chest-A-Drawers That I Am” explores themes of abandonment (stanza 1), longing (stanza 2), and resilience (stanza 3.)

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