Black Jacket by Diandra Chagoya

I reach in my closet

My fingers grasping… touchdown!!

The familiar material, that I reach for and know all too well

The half-cotton, half polyester blend– - the faded black

I know that I should replace it. It’s practically crying, begging to be put in the rags pile. But I can't.

I put one arm in one sleeve. Repeat. It still fits like a glove.

It makes me feel POWERFUL and confident

I make my way out the door, I have to have my game face on– – - interview time.

I see my black jacket in the washing machine, t-o-r-n, tatt-er-ed, b-r-o-k-e-n…

3 years, shelf-life

I pick it up gently thinking that this will save it

Who am I kidding? Nope!!!

My confidence shattered into a zillion pieces

Time to face facts– gotta shell out cash for a new one.

I get angry and toss it in the rag pile… there it stays

Like a person chosen last for a team

Diandra Chagoya is an aspiring Screenwriter/Producer and would like to work in "La La Land." Her new adventure starts at San Jose State in 2023. She is influenced by the writings of Shonda Rhimes, Mindy Kaling and Meg Cabot.