June 16, 2010

#458 without warning/ punching this pregnant woman

the book's words echoed in my head
as you showed me the two-line sign from today's gods
Science, Medicine, and 24hour Drug Departments

the 4 inch booties grew heavy

but paul, i didn't get to speak to her for a last time
or a first time
and i don't think she can hear me
not aloud
not allowed

chords and lyrics and playlists
even weekly flyers
remind me
what almost was
and what might be again

and time does keep moving
no illusion
i have my fists
but for no use

who do i punch?
a fairy tale god?
a voice from an iPod?
this pregnant woman on the sidewalk?

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