Closet Case
.
why is it
that you always
say the most significant
things
when you’re walking away
or
looking into your closet
searching
for something to wear
you must know
I think
that I cannot make out
what you’re saying
and then
you hold it
against me
like an old
belt
that’s too tight
to wear anymore
why is it
that you always
tell me later
that you told me
things
earlier
and make me feel
as if I was there
hanging
next to your old
wool sweater
that you used to love
but no longer
wear?
.
by Bill Schneberger