anthems

just listen to old
music
like from
when you were 18
and the music, older
ancient dancing
around tackle boxes of makeup
and whiskey
rimmed lip stain
get ready face off

walk quickly through apartments
dont leave your
tracks
on carpet
you hate the feel
of it undertow
clings to all the
heels of your
broken
thrift store shoes
just nails
and hardwood makes clicks, like clocks
speeds you up
walk lighter, make less noise

dont get too attached to things
fill out applications
use your full name
and tell him you
love him
because this is all you ever wanted
remember
THIS

quit pretending
fill bags full of food
and take them to the hungry
we are closer than you think
i just want to hug my sister, i just
want to look someone in the eye
there are more bags than things
space is limited
but ill take you on
ill move over
clear tables
allow corners to be dusted
with knowing fingers

i know people get bored
i know its easy to
forget
to take for granted
but i love you more than yesterday
ships and starlight and
fancy cocktails
tie me up to fences
starve me
cause cuts cause time
just slide in bed next to me whenever you can
forgive imperfections
its the world
were just people

thank god