i know i'm not worthless,
i know what my worth is
but i'm willing to admit
i lost a sense of purpose
when i heard how you no
longer wanted my service
so until you change your mind
and call upon another person,
i will not surface.

© Matthew Harlovic

i caught her glance
by happenstance
but haven’t chanced
the circumstance.

© Matthew Harlovic

remember when we laughed
until our ribs hurt on adam’s
street? that was our genesis.

© Matthew Harlovic

only a bic lighter
can raise my spirit.

© Matthew Harlovic

i miss having someone to confide in,
someone to provide a bit of guidance
when i'm riding the trident to the sirens.

© Matthew Harlovic