Ragweed

Nadia Garofalo
Jan 26, 2023

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The ragweed is bad this year

I’ll choose to stay

despite my observations

let’s smile

like we like each other

my eyes water

ruining the picture.

Have you seen my sense of humor?

I was using it

to keep the light out of my eyes

they are dry

but my laugh sounds

closer to crying

there’s so much pressure

I can barely hear

how do you pop ears?

I’ll try holding my breath

It's heavy

my arms are weaker since they found

that chip on my shoulder
its nothing serious

I know your worries

like annuals

they must be purchase

and planted yearly

like a submission to a garden club

I woke up In the middle of

I’m already in debt

it’s probably just in my head

nothing serious

only allergies

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Nadia Garofalo

Nadia is an artist/musician/poet currently living in Chicago. She freelances on TV and film crews.