You knew
Forests are alive
lonely children play harder
afternoons spent their invisible money
on waiting for the truth

you Knew
honda civics scare me now
she might be inside
cackling unlovingly holding anothers heart

you knew
trophy gold peels off sometimes
sleeping only during daylight
or with the lights on
shutins look through screen doors
crosses everywhere

you new
sleep fortune cookies dreams
like little notes found in cakes
rings in wine smoke lifting bubbles
teeth fixed to loyal smiles
laughter in a mountain climb

you knew
your father not me