A guest contribution by Reece Wright.
image by Wayne Lo
My mom wants to know why my stomach hurts.
Maybe it was the fear sitting within me
Maybe I drank too much coffee
Maybe dad yelled at me
Maybe I got another bad grade at school
Maybe my anxiety is getting worse
Maybe I had a bad dream
Maybe I took some drugs
Maybe I braided my hair too tight
Maybe I stayed up too late
Maybe I didn’t eat enough at dinner
Maybe I saw my ex with someone else
Maybe I feel ugly today
Maybe I miss Oscar, our old dog that ran away
Maybe all my friends hung out without me
Maybe I miss my younger self
Maybe I’m tired
Maybe I’m hurt
Maybe.
I turn my head and whisper, “I forgot to take my medicine.”
Reece Wright is an African American High School student from Fort Worth, Texas. She enjoys writing about topics that have power and purpose, and can leave an impact on people. Reece began pursuing theater and took an interest in writing while attending Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts. She hopes that her literary contributions will inspire youth and young adults to open their minds to limitless possibilities.
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