I like to smoke,
which is to say I keep
my head high and my
eyes low

I'm scared of bugs
at times
which is to say I remember
the days that
butterflies
were birthed from my throat

you told me never to come back
which is to say if your
heart aches like a prayer
you'll always
find your way home

and I'm always on time;
which is to say I remember
the days
I was stuck
waiting for you