OVER

Basement radio.
Cigarette.
Do you have to go?
We just met.

Everyone else has
Moved along.
Changing channels.
Wave of wand.

From the static
I hear a song.
Into the ether
My heart belongs.

I alone.
Alone am I.
I sit and watch
As tears go by.

All that matters,
In reply.
Take me with you
By and by.

Pining echo,
Stinging scratch.
Learn to let go,
Release and catch.

Bells on bicycles,
Pleated skirts,
Glinting icicles,
Jukebox words.

Had our chances,
Now they've gone.
Fading chorus
Sing along.

Again, again...
Remember when
Out in front,
Before the end.

The string is pulling.
The rope is taut.
The chain that's dragging
I'd rather not.

1/27/25
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