Poems from Leoma

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Lucy writes for herself because she is a selfish poet, but she sometimes stretches a bit and includes others, too. She is a senior in highschool in Chico, California, has won poetry contests in the local newspaper multiple times, and has had her poetry published in her school's poetry anthology multiple times. She hopes to use her poetry to inspire other selfish poets and keep herself sane.
I don't want a beanbag chair. I don't want a cork board. I don't want Rachel cutting my hair. I don't want to hear you snore.   I'd rather...
Is it strange that I know the soft crook of your neck? I know we’ve barely Breathed together. Is it strange that there are three of you?...
I indulge in falsity do I? diversely falsely wistfully. I can’t do so others must But   I’ve waited long enough My femininity falsity...
We can’t wake him. No don’t wake Grandpa. But see breakfast ready He’ll come when he’s ready If he’s ready Breakfast is ready.   But don’t...
I came to life to dream  to beam, to seem to have a purpose. I came to life to reap not sleep, not keep my pride holding me back.   For my...

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