Find quotes from this poem, with commentary from Shmoop. Pick a theme below to begin.
Coming of Age Quotes
I am fourteen and my skin has betrayed me the boy I cannot live without still sucks his thumb in secret how come my knees are always so ashy what if I die before morning (1-9)
Family Quotes
I am fourteen and my skin has betrayed me the boy I cannot live without still sucks his thumb in secret how come my knees are always so ashy what if I die before morning and momma's in the bedroo...
Death Quotes
what if I die before morning (8-9)