“you know its something when
you can have half a conversation
without saying a word.”
the tv screen quivers,
wetness distorting the faces
of the comics and their audience
1 a.m. live from Gotham.
“you have nerve i
guess i have to give you that.”
you smile.
your crooked tooth
is slick as you bring beer to mouth and
take a sip.
“I was never trying
to hurt you.”
“But you were never trying not to.”