Digging through the trash...

Ronnie, a black and grey ringed raccoon
Paws through the trash
…Looking for nourishment, he finds a history
A sky blue art show ribbon
Imprinted in silver letters “Honorable Mention”
…she was never talented enough
A “D” on a math test
With a teacher’s note scribbled in, “Unacceptable work”
…she was never smart enough
School photos collaged in a broken wire frame
Awkward position and self conscious appeal
…she was never pretty enough
Love letters with smeared ink
Emotions poured onto a page
…she was never outgoing enough
Empty prescription pill bottles
Zoloft, Lexapro all for anxiety
…she was never sane enough
Words clawed into a paper
Results of broken friendships
…she was never compatible enough
Empty beauty products
Thrown all away
…she was never his perfect picture
An unopened letter
She couldn’t handle what he had to say
…she was never brave enough