“I am begging: Let me be lonely but not invisible.” – Natalie Diaz-
Let me tell you my feelings
Let me know if you want me
But don’t ignore me
I’m real
Not a puppet
I am here
You can call me
But don’t ignore me!
@Maritza – Hour Seventeen
24 Poems ~ 24 Hours
“I am begging: Let me be lonely but not invisible.” – Natalie Diaz-
Let me tell you my feelings
Let me know if you want me
But don’t ignore me
I’m real
Not a puppet
I am here
You can call me
But don’t ignore me!
@Maritza – Hour Seventeen
Love the Diaz quote. Have loved her work since her first book back in 2013! Have you seen the Latinex Antholgy put out as part of the Breakbeat Poets Series by Haymarket Books out of Chicago? Fabulous series. The “don’t ignore me,” stands out. Thank you!
Thank you, Richard.
Very plaintive and could be a song. I understand this feeling, as we all have been there. Beautiful rumination of the Diaz line.
Thank you, MelNeet.