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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Date: 10/12/2009 3:53:00 AM
I bet that got her attention. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 10/11/2009 6:29:00 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
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Date: 10/9/2009 9:40:00 PM
wow! that was good... read like a mini story, enjoyed and enjoy ya evening... :):)
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Date: 10/9/2009 5:16:00 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
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Date: 10/8/2009 8:29:00 PM
I enjoyed reading your poem tonight...Marty
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