Laiba Usman
The Only Thing Better Than American Money
Green eyes
Like american money
Generous, yet sparse
Constant, yet difficult to grasp
In our room full of electric blue hues Your eyes always stand out like stars
Never failing to compel me
Along with everyone else who has seen your
Green eyes
Like american money
Rewarding, yet tiring
Forgiving, yet resentful
You speak such sweet words
Only to curse with needles the next day
You carry such empathy
But only with greed, as if your
Green eyes
Like american money
Hold so much weight
Even gold is nothing without you
No one could ever replicate you
One of a kind, once in a life
Does someone ever hold so much
Would I ever get by without
Green eyes
Like american money
Fleeting, yet joyous
Dependable, and irreplaceable
Laiba Usman is a freshman attending Suffolk County Community College as an English major while also pursuing Creative Writing. She hopes to write impactful short fiction and poetry that may captivate and allure readers. Outside of the classroom, she also enjoys shopping at the mall and spending time with her cat.