Just Breathe

Note to self

Don't be gay in Indiana

Big heads up

That's a really stupid plan

There are places where it's in to be out

Maybe San Francisco or thereabout

But in Indiana, without a doubt

If you're not straight

Then guess what's bound to hit the fan?

Just breathe, Emma

Not everyone is that repressed

Just breathe, Emma

It wouldn't be high school without a test

Just close your eyes and count to ten

Go to your happy place and then

Trying not to combust

Just breathe

Hey, Emma

Who's this girl you're gonna bring to prom anyway?

I didn't know we had more than one lesbo in town

You don't know her, she's new here

Like, an exchange student?

Maybe

Well then, why don't you like, exchange her for a guy?

Dude, nice

Note to self

People suck in Indiana

Leave today

Pray the Greyhound isn't full

Who knew asking out a girl to the prom

Would go over just like an atom bomb

And make things much worse with your dad and mom?

And who'd have ever thought

That could be possible?

Just breathe, Emma

Picture a beach with golden sand

Just breathe, Emma

Picture a Xanax in your hand

Try journaling

Or start a blog

Just end this inner monologue

Seethe if you must

But just breathe

Okay

I just got off the phone with the state's attorney

She thinks this is a civil rights issue

This is a big deal, Emma

So, what are you saying?

I'm just saying I'm really excited to be a part of something like this

We'll see how the PTA meeting goes

Okay, well, it's not gonna be fun

We'll get through it

Just take a sec', relax

Just breathe, Emma

Remember that thing called oxygen

Just breathe, Emma

Look at the crazy state you're in

Just smile and nod, although they're jerks

Say namaste and pray it works

And like we've discussed

Just breathe