I didn’t know what
my soul needed
until I heard you say
“I am so proud of you”.
I am strong
I am independent,
and I can motivate myself.
But it doesn’t hurt
to know that you want
the best for me too.
Pizza For Breakfast
Doing things differently
Every once in a while
Is good for the mind,
Good for the soul.
Just tell me why
I shouldn’t eat pizza
For breakfast today
If it’s in my fridge.
I don’t always have
To eat a plain bagel.
And why shouldn’t I
Wear neon pink lipstick
On a dreary Monday?
Is there anything
that says maybe I shouldn’t
rearrange my room
To keep things exciting?
Little changes keep me alive.
They keep me motivated
To get up every day
And expect today to be
Different from yesterday.
I need to know that
The future is brighter
Even if that means
Consuming cold pizza for breakfast.
For breakfast today.
Baffy Basics 