walking down this city's filthy pavement, my eyes follow the clouds to the horizon line where the sun is setting. my heart is throbbing with thoughts of you. i think it's perfect that i arrive at the river at sunset as i'm passing your apartment, wishing for you to see me from your bedroom window and come running out of the lobby with your arms open. we'd lay on the grass and watch the river shimmer in all its pollution with nothing but our breath between us. instead, i sit by the riverside without you. one block away, the street roars traffic along the road i'd cross to find you. the sun is red, it says to me, go get him but i don't listen.

thump

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thump

thump
thumpthump
thumpthumpthumpthump

it's raining now

and i run for cover [the ten foot tree beneath your window, surrounded by concrete]

the sky sends me tears, as if i need them.

08/30/2004

Author's Note: this is a very weird form for me and i'm not sure if i like it or not.

Posted on 08/31/2004
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