You took my clarity
and ran,
daring me to follow you
through minefields
and six-lane traffic,
never imagining for a minute
that I would make it.

I have depth perception
of space,
not people.

And I don't wear my contacts
because my pain is your prerogative,
and I wouldn't want to see
the look of glee on your face anyway.

12/10/2003

Author's Note: Topic provided by my roomate, Kate Paullin, at 3:30 in the morning last night.

Posted on 12/10/2003
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