Outsiders Espresso

sometimes i feel depressed because nothing
matters because
the truth
the logic
everything i value
doesn’t actually matter
and i have no authority

Trees

are strong stable
connected

Not
like potted plants
aloof and
restricted

The internet
might be
the opposite
of nature

stemless glasses

wrapped in polyethylene
 tied with purple ribbon
 placed by each seat at the wedding reception
 to commemorate our friends’ special day
 after the party
 extra glasses are left over
 so I take home two at the newlyweds’ request
 breaking the ribbon
 tearing off the plastic wrap
 I douse my glasses…

Sieve

My phone is a sieve

Cutting comparisons
Splitting attentions
Draining confidences

twenty-six

acne scars through foundation
the wrong shoes for any occasion
sleepless nights replaying faults
blame the power of being adult

pay attention

to a
closed mouth
chewing out
grinding ears
not a day
gone by
but it’s getting late
open up
stranger
no context needed
sometimes
you are
a thousand miles
away

Your truth

annihilate

sorrow
green water
still sinking
sudden
summer evening
slanting rays
the real world
wake
wander
stir
a girl with dark hair
disdain
underwhelm

AwakenSoaked in doubtRememberMay be specialPossibly butHour by hourHateful showersRain brisklyBumpy Shaken clenchCloserMaybe specialProbablyOr notBut is it the doubtThat kills it?