I. I didn’t pick up when you called
and I watched it go straight to voicemail—
there was hesitation in your voice
but I still didn’t pick up.
II. Tuesday became Wednesday
and I forgot what time you had texted
me back because I didn’t check my phone
every 15 minutes for no reason.
III. I was confused on your name
being in my phonebook and
I wanted to ask someone
who’s number I have
but when you texted me again
to ask how my day was, I replied to say
it would have been a lot better
if I spent it with you.
IV. I recorded your snoring
so when I sleep, I can remember
what I don’t want to sound like
but it’s the only way I can go to sleep.
V. Morning afters became routine for us
and you still won’t kiss me
after I ****** your ****
only if I brush first.
VI. Ask me if I’m crazy again
and I’ll tell you that I’m crazy
for you, like a schizophrenic
off medication.
VII. At 8 in the evening
the night before a test, I’ll drop everything
to drive 45 minutes to see you for 20 minutes
because I don’t know when I’ll see you next.
VIII. I don’t like to text you
because you don’t use emojis
but if you don’t call me before bed,
I’ll yell at you for not talking to me.
IX. I’m not a ****
so stop laughing
at me.
X. I called you back the next day.
Jan 24, 2014
Jan 24, 2014 at 2:24 AM UTC
I. I didn’t pick up when you called
and I watched it go straight to voicemail—
there was hesitation in your voice
but I still didn’t pick up.
II. Tuesday became Wednesday
and I forgot what time you had texted
me back because I didn’t check my phone
every 15 minutes for no reason.
III. I was confused on your name
being in my phonebook and
I wanted to ask someone
who’s number I have
but when you texted me again
to ask how my day was, I replied to say
it would have been a lot better
if I spent it with you.
IV. I recorded your snoring
so when I sleep, I can remember
what I don’t want to sound like
but it’s the only way I can go to sleep.
V. Morning afters became routine for us
and you still won’t kiss me
after I ****** your ****
only if I brush first.
VI. Ask me if I’m crazy again
and I’ll tell you that I’m crazy
for you, like a schizophrenic
off medication.
VII. At 8 in the evening
the night before a test, I’ll drop everything
to drive 45 minutes to see you for 20 minutes
because I don’t know when I’ll see you next.
VIII. I don’t like to text you
because you don’t use emojis
but if you don’t call me before bed,
I’ll yell at you for not talking to me.
IX. I’m not a ****
so stop laughing
at me.
X. I called you back the next day.
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