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By Ali Date: 2004 Nov 17 Comment on this Work [[2004.11.17.16.50.11438]] |
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I wonder about you, You know? More than I should, I know. I play chess With the pieces of my heart, And poker with my soul as the chips-- God knows, I can't keep a straight face, And I know that I can't bluff my way Out of this. You and I-- I don't admit to anything, But I don't really need to. It's all there, each sign A neon scream, waiting To be read. Other people notice, And it's all just jealousy, The green-eyed hearts Who seek to lower What is higher then themselves-- The vines that tangle Themselves around a smile. But maybe the rumors are true, And I cannot help but wonder If this has been a one-sided education-- A hands-on lesson In unrequitable love. It seems to be the season For heartbreak Or heartsongs--nothing In between. But I'm not admitting to anything Just yet. |