Self Portrait

My presence is louder than most.

I am two times more opinionated than everyone.

I carry myself a few inches shorter but steps ahead

However, three times I’ve tripped.

There are four scars on my legs

A missed step, a runaway razor, a razor with purpose, and a drunken night.

Five shots and I was living

Alcohol now makes me vomit regardless.

Six pieces of my home live everywhere but where I am at

I miss them.

Seven times I have done something I regret

Only seven (regret is for losers.)

Once, when I was eight, my sister broke my arm

My dad took me to the hospital after his shift because my mother forgot.

Nine pills and I was out that one night.

It will take me many decades to learn to count correctly.