Monday, October 21, 2024

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

We think we've got people 
all figured out—

then, 
we get to know them. 

Narcissists, 
philanthropists,

punctilious, 
cold—all of us 

are jars 
whose lids won't open.

But of course, 
from the harsh angles 

our distance 
imposed

the first time 
we nodded,

shook hands, 
or spoke, 

so much of this 
was obvious

that we confused ourselves 
on purpose.