today
is just an average day
certainly not an engaging
or arresting day
in any kind of way
merely the day
for you and your new friend
to rendezvous around the bend
such plenteous time to spend
your most precious gift
attention without end
...well, for some--it depends
your latest obsession
walks like a duck
and talks like a duck
your honor there's nothing going on
i'm only now trusting instinct
you don't see what's
presented in your face
indulging me like a disgrace
casually you reiterated his name
your excitement for me a losing game
your betrayal and my
affected nature both a shame
(don't dwell on it)
(don't look at that slow-ass clock)
(don't drive by)
(don't check e-mail again)
(don't call him on the phone)
stay in my house smartly
i wonder what they talk about
will the door stay open
when they gather alone tonight?
best that i not know
must find something to do
something not involving you
try not to take it personally
it's just another devotee
who'll have to demure and scrape
on bended knee
to fluff the master's ego
and keep him in company
where are they now?
it's neither here nor there
your life triumphs without me
i must learn not to care
wish i had your savoir-faire
nobody wants to be treated like a
number/project/quota/obligation
were you heedless of your assault?
either cruel beyond compare
or too uninvolved to care
either way I'm through
been replaced by model improved and new
i'm getting perspective and a clue
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