Question

What is one thing the speaker is worried about? What textual evidence is there to support your answer?

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 bedroom

with the door closed.



I have to learn how to dance

in time for the next party

my room is too small for me

suppose I die before graduation

they will sing sad melodies

but finally

tell the truth about me

There is nothing I want to do

and too much

that has to be done

and momma's in the bedroom

with the door closed.



Nobody even stops to think

about my side of it

I should have been on Math Team

my marks were better than his

why do I have to be

the one

wearing braces

I have nothing to wear tomorrow

will I live long enough

to grow up

and momma's in the bedroom

with the door closed

Answer 1

The speaker is worried about their life overall and what things are wrong about it.

Step-by-step explanation:

Evidence:

"still sucks his thumb"

"what if I die"

"this room is too small for me"

"there is nothing I want to do"

"will I live long enough"

Btw this is depressing... Hope this helps!! :)