I Am But One Pinto Bean In The World's Largest Pot Of Hummus

I am but one pinto bean in the world's largest pot of hummus

Maybe I'll just evaporate into the clouds,

Only for them to rain me out somewhere different,

And likely less desirable.

A good ladybug never fails to bring life back into me

Gonna read Lord of the Flies again so I can relive my trauma

Mm, turns out I talk too much.

Time to shut up indefinitely.

Candied Glass

Today I ran into your arms crying,  Said I needed to feel wanted. Tonight we talked for hours,  Time passing as if it were candied.  My mistakes and fear, All but forgotten.

but What about after I leave?  When I’m still awake and you’re asleep?  What about tomorrow? When I remember everything I was worried about? What about next week? When I long so deeply for you again?  I can never ask for your affection,  I can only beg for it.  You seem so far above me,  Something priceless I’m not allowed to touch. or Something so fragile, Something I’m just too scared to break.

Sometimes I worry that you’ll shatter, Like colorful candied glass. Beautiful and delicate,  Too good for a brute like me.