And so the story goes like..
I'll wake up in my own apartment
a friend has crashed on my couch
more times than I care to remember
we have leftover pizza from last night
(it's also 2 in the afternoon)
the sun is blazing and miraculously
the a/c actually works today
my bills are paid on time
and my credit score is sorta high
a few texts unanswered on my phone
from people who live a normal life
"how'd you sleep," my friend will ask
dude, did we win that game last night?
we'll save the pizza for "dinner"
(which is actually our lunch)
and opt to get some fruit bowls
a few blocks away from my place
we'll be talking all the way through
learning more about me
learning more about you
i'll brush my teeth and so will you
(one of us has to watch the other's back, jesus)
with your own toothbrush here
you practically live here too
we'll be walking on the sidewalk
on a brilliant Sunday
a few dates on the horizon
tickets to my favorite artists
and a domestic flight somewhere
mountainous where I can feel at pace
i have beautiful sets of friends from
past, present, and imminent future
say hi to the hotshot behind the register
who's already got a girlfriend
peruse the menu but still order the usual
and laugh like I'd ever change my mind
a photo for the 'gram and a message from a dating app match (or six)
after that's done we'll part ways for a short bit
review my stats back at my desk
and whip up some more content
and reconvene back at the gym
come home, shower, and we're back
where we left off last night
keyboard warrior or guild raid leaders
all because of being an avid reader
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Inspiration: The first poem for the April PAD (Poem-A-Day) Challenge, #1. The prompt was "new life."
Long poems will be shared here, short poems will be shared more on my Instagram. Thank you for reading.
About the Creator
DEUXQANE
93% of communication is non-verbal. Here's the other 7%.
I'm a licensed therapist. I love my kettlebell, steel mace, and rower. I've a soft spot for sci-fi, rollerblading, herbalism, poetry, drag race, EDM, and spending time in nature.
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