Science fiction, fantasy, mystery and what-not
He was comfortable, and she wanted to turn the heat up.
She was going to dance-exercise classes, and he was counting pills.
He was impatient to drive faster, and she thought he should slow down.
She was remarking about the pleasant evening they’d had, and he was complaining about the price of a dinner for two.
the things you see
the things you hear
tear your heart out
and cast you down
you try to hide
and shy away
but it’s always there
it’s all around
you think and ask
do you believe that’s right
doesn’t it bother you
can’t you hear those sounds
they look back at you
with surprise
like you’re a creature
from another time
then they nod and wink
and smiling like a clown
they say
“The stock market’s up
the economy’s fine
you’ll be happy if you get in line
what more can you want
for your life
but the newest stuff
at a low, low price
just smile and nod
or walk away
cuz
you’re the drag.”
that’s what they say
You ever wish everything that you said and heard was being recorded, and that you could access those recordings to see what was said because the other person(s) involved have a completely different take on the situation?
Not me. No, sir. Nope.
Never….
Michael Seidel, writer 