25 April 2024
tiny man to you
i wear on my face
an unshapely bag of flesh.
i didn't know it could get so heavy.
i didn't know it could get so heavy.
the proper smile and eyes
that i practiced
in the mirror this morning
that i practiced
in the mirror this morning
do not come to me now.
i am fighting to not appear like i am
weeping with dry eyes in the train
but there is no mistaking this poverty of the soul.
but there is no mistaking this poverty of the soul.
my house now smells of the chicken
that is roasting in my oven
to celebrate you
like i told you.
my face gets warm from the shame
of only being true.
your birthday was already yesterday
and was the last i heard of you.
and was the last i heard of you.