I predicted it
even though no one listened
as my fingerprints left quite a stain

I knew you’d end that way,
just like we did. just like the time
my father promised to forsake his 20-something girlfriend just for me

even then I knew the radio could never drown it out

you’ll believe I am damaged,
just like your parents warned

and I won’t argue

the pillowcase is filled with your penny feathers,
the ones too light to mend and too heavy to care

I could have made it all up

I could have been there now

but we both know you never thought I was tattered enough
and I never believed you really didn’t have
her wisp of hair between your teeth.

05/28/2008

Posted on 05/28/2008
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