On the Outside Looking In

December 21, 2008

You never look
at me.
I often look
at you.

You have
those things
I am told
bring happiness.

I have
those things
I am told
bring shame.

I look into
your restaurant –

you spend
my week’s wages
in a night

so elegant
so white

table cloths
and candles
fine wine
and waiters.

I could go on
and on,

but I have been ordered
to move along…

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2 Responses to “On the Outside Looking In”

  1. juxtafem's avatar juxtafem Says:

    January 24, 2009 at 3:53 am

    Once again, thank you for this.

    Reply
  2. qazse's avatar qazse Says:

    January 24, 2009 at 2:36 pm

    why thank you juxtafem!

    Reply

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