a work of art
purely

the way you float behind
the counter
and you ask me
if I'm "okay"

Sure

but if I were to answer
honestly

no
far from it

I am sickened by
your beauty

you
being

out of reach

how you talk to
everyone else
out of profession
out of priority

but it's okay

I have little money
that I'm usually smart with

but I will
spend
every
bit

If it keeps you coming back

every cent
everything I own

for you
to make me

"okay"