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I close my bedroom door when I go to sleep
because this tiny apartment feels giant
without you in it
and a closed bedroom door
feels as cozy as a hug

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all of my fingers have hangnails
and my students think the Band-Aids are a fashion statement.
I peel my bananas backwards, like opening a coat,
but do not think this makes me interesting.
in my apartment, the door squeaks a bit
it sings me to sleep, a lullaby of ghosts.
she gave me a clock for Christmas.
it’s timing is all off, naturally.

peel back the layer of skin
that advised you,
shave off all follicles that told you
this was a good idea
take every part of your life
that she touched
to the salvation army
and shout "take it, I'm done"
and i guarantee
she'll still be there
even though there will be nothing left
of you

I am a hermit crab
who always outgrows her shell
far too early

this new shell is too big
and it will take all of me
to fill it

but there is something satisfying
about having a shell all to yourself
with only your baggage in the closets.

40 Gay Letters ( Read more... )

Dear Universe ( Read more... )