My worth
I will determine
under careful scrutiny
and you try to tell me
I have been following
the wrong metrics
But sugar,
don’t you understand
I decide
how to measure
myself
I will create
my own criteria
and if you are unable
to read the manual
or calibrate your thoughts
to my measurements
Then sugar,
you better hit the books
In the shape of my curves
learn to read
my heart
and find my history
lingering on my soul’s pages
Understand this mouth
is meant for more
than to say your name
Poetic Trials 