you know those stupid
little christmas dances
where girls start to enjoy
the company of boys
a friend of mine
was completely head
over heals for this guy
— well — as much —
as one grade 8 could
comprehend — one
four letter word
that can metamorphosis
over the years to mean
different things
during “careless whisper”
antonio had decided to stop going
with her — trista had run out
of the gym in tears and vowed
never to listen to that song
ever — even until this day
— the notes of that song
will never darken
any proverbial
speaker
doors