This morning

I have on a black classy dress, lacy, comfortable, and flattering.

This mourning

I’m getting ready for my last concert, standing here with people, watching them get ready, feeling as if I’m misplaced.

I look in the mirror… seeing this body of mine wearing this black flattering dress, numb yet overwhelmed.

I never thought my senior concert would come.

The bright lights luminat...

My name is Miranda Lynn Ricardo,

I love pasta, talking, laughing for no reason, and protesting.

My name is Miranda Lynn Ricardo, this name originated from Mexico, specifically from a father who let me know I expired at 7.

My name is Miranda Lynn, I grew up hating my last name, mom whispering in my ear how beautifully exotic it is but all I hear is a fathers voice I can’t seem to recognize.

My ...