i was a simple grain of sand
on a beach
but i did not get caught up in your sandal.
i was a shining star in the sky
but i did not fall
and you did not wish upon me.
i was two hands outstretched
but you did not run to me
and i did not hold you tight.
i was a crumpled newspaper
wrapped up in a homeless man
but you did not find warmth in me
and you did not give me your extra change.
i was half a bottle of bourbon
that you've been staring at for days
and now you drink me in,
and now i'm in your mouth.
i was a pair of transplanted eyeballs,
if only you could see the way i do.