what do you do when
you never see her again?
after one afternoon

is it enough? to just
burn her face into your memory
even though you sat next to each other in class every day
even though she tried to talk to you
even though the tightness in your chest wouldn’t leave

what should i do when
i missed all my chances
after one afternoon

she took the train and headed to georgia
i doubt she’ll remember me
as farms turn to houses
as houses turn to buildings
as time passes and she disappears into a sea of faces

what should i do when
i still have dreams about you?
on a sunny afternoon

It didn’t turn out like she wanted
Like she expected
She gave her life to him
To make him happy
To make him better
He cheated on her
He gave her little back
But sadness
She had hope until it was too late
She woke up old
Common
In pain
Wanting to die to gain relief
From lost youth
From lost dreams
From time’s lament
Another life
Missed beyond measure


© 2019 MJL

I'm seeing someone often lately, someone I have not seen in a very long time.

It's me.

The way your eyes looked at me,

like an astronomer lost in the galaxies;

yearning to be with each other,

like a pirate sailing through the seven seas

Your too late,
Now you have to hurt.

Just like I did.

- leah

I sailed across oceans to forget you..
I walked miles away from your memories..
I drenched myself in rains to hide the tears..
I peeled my skin off to forget your touch..
I distanced myself from everything that reminds me of you..
I moved farther than I ever could imagine..
but..
I missed you more than I thought I would...

Y
O u..

Have
M   Y
Mind

S     S
O O
   O

Mess
Ed..
Up....

one time i tripped like never before
and the jazz in my eyes could light fire
to the old couple’s balding heads next to us
in the mineral wells mcdonald’s

it was a missed opportunity
the tab was amazing
and at my peak, i felt that in each passing second
that great poetry bubbling in me

i didn’t write any, though
so you’ll have to deal with this ****
thanks, j.b.