Monday, December 16, 2024

poem

 Inside/Outside

On the inside I’m happy

Only the outside is surly and forlorn. 

On the inside I see you

But on the outside act like you’re not even there.

On the inside I hate myself

While on the outside I power through it

Look you in the eye, make you laugh. 

On the outside I love you

Buy you flowers and jewelry

I plot your happiest possible day.

On the inside I know you think I’m stupid,

I know you settle for the waters I’ve polluted 

On the outside I’m grateful

On the inside I seethe with poor kid fury

On the inside I’m deeply sorry

For taking advantage of the situation. 

On the outside I act like I deserve this. And more. 

On the outside I just got a haircut

On the inside I’m a drainpipe clogged with curls 

On the outside i can't even look

Inside, I’m looking, looking, I never stop looking  


12/16/24

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