I'm jealous of your t-shirt
And how it gets to touch you
I'm jealous of your skin
Because it's connected to you
I'm jealous of your keys
They get to feel your touch
I'm jealous of your house
Because you are in it
I'm jealous of all these
Asinine things
I'm jealous of the girl
You barely glanced at
Because at least she got a glance
I'm jealous of your cigarette
Your shoes
Your hair
Everything associated with you
Because I'm not
Most of all
I'm jealous of you
Because at least you
Can find your breath
When you smile.

07/18/1986

Posted on 07/19/2002
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