menial days come and linger forever
buses drive splashing water on our raincoats
you walked down into the tunnel saying never again
no sense in idling around but my chest compresses as you go.



© Sofia Villagrana 2018

trailing the sun on breaking sidewalks
purposely stepping on cracks, you walk with me
but like everyone around here you don’t talk to me
i’ll live long enough so you don’t end up killing yourself.



© Sofia Villagrana 2018

i remember all the days you left me outside
stranded on the doorstep dripping alcohol and sweat
bunched up clothes in my hand wanting for some comfort
open up and nuzzle me against your body as I’m not breathing.



© Sofia Villagrana 2018