I'm worth more than
five chicken nuggets and two rubber bands.
I'm worth at least six,
nuggets I mean,
but of something more precious
like gold or frankincense or cheddar biscuits
(you know the ones, from Red Lobster of course)
I'm worth a smile that spreads
from the moment you see me;
I'm worth a smile just under the
mask that you wear.
I'm worth six bottles, at least,
of words meant to drown
out the damage you've done
with that mouth all these years.
I'm worth so much more
than five chicken nuggets and two rubber bands--
I'm worth every damn thing you can possibly give me.
I'm worth every damn thing that you possibly have.
But by the end of the day,
once the screaming is over,
that's all you paid for the heart
in your hand.
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