I wish to thank the people who have shown me so much love and encouragement. You have taught me how to be honest and how to feel beautiful. In no particular order, all of my heart is divided between Cheyenne, Rya, Mom, Dad, Michael, Khary, Colin, Derrick, Brian, and Sam, each and every member of the Intangibles, my friends and the family of poets that continues to grow. I love you.

The poems “Mrs. Dahmer” and “Distraction” appeared previously in Lamplighter Review.

About the Author

Sierra DeMulder is a Pushcart-nominated performance poet, touring and competing at venues across the country. In 2009 alone, she won the National Poetry Slam Championship, was awarded Best Female Poet at College Union Poetry Slam Invitational, and ranked 9th at the Individual World Poetry Slam. Sierra is a member of the Intangible Spoken Word Collective. She has been trying not to trip since 1986.

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