We were driving down the two-lane
highway that stretched the length
of a nature preserve. It was mucky
and humid and the gnats coated
the outside of our car. We made
a wrong turn and I wanted to swim
in the thick water. Cut to: my house
in the future, your house, with large
windows to let the sun in. We had
every kind of pet and the bird
hated us so we let it go. I had this
kitten and we went to a bookstore
where I found my favorite author's
novel and he wrote me inspiring,
witty notes. I didn't buy it though.
I can't remember who you were.