Uh Oh

Sitting across the table
Is a face lit up by a feeling unprovoked
She's taking all the spaghetti
And she actually enjoys it
But Leaving me with none.

The sweet voice i hear
saying i miss you over the phone
i don't recognize
Wasted credit spent
Going over my cap 
But she's still safe 
with her 50 dollar plan.

On the midnight bus
At the end of the line
A head leans on my shoulder
and her hair smells good.
A shoulder she loves
But a face I don't remember.

I can't shut my eyes
She's stealing all my sleep
She's holding on for dear life
I might have to break something soon
To sneak out and go to you
But I'd be treading on a path
of broken glass.

So i try to love
and be content
But i accidentally called her your name.
Oops.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Kendrick Avatar
October 12, 2009 at 3:53 AM
I bet that got her attention. Keep writing. Sara
Golden Avatar
October 11, 2009 at 6:29 PM
River, I can relate to this feeling. You've captured the moment when one realizes they're struggling to hold onto something that no longer exists. Well written piece. Donna
Burton Avatar
October 9, 2009 at 9:40 PM
wow! that was good... read like a mini story, enjoyed and enjoy ya evening... :):)
Brown Avatar
October 9, 2009 at 5:16 PM
I enjoyed reading your awesome poetry today. Thank youRiver . I hope you have a wonderful weekend full of love, fun and inspiration. Love, Carol
Owens Avatar
October 8, 2009 at 8:29 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem tonight...Marty
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