You are so beautiful

Laura Worth

You are perfect just the way you are

She screamed,

shouted

until her throat was filled with blood

until her eyes were filled with tears

until her voice grew hoarse

She cried

Why aren’t you listening to me?

Laura Worth is a 16 year old poet from Nova Scotia. She has a passion for philosophy, animals, art and her loved ones. She is thrilled and honoured to be included in another issue of Wild Thyme Literary!