“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.”