I got to hug Pat and Dennis at the Poets Roundtable of Arkansas fall Poetry Day in Hot Springs yesterday, AND hear Dewell's name called in the Roll of Honor.
I'm Halloweenish this month. Apologies in advance.
DISMEMBER ME ALWAYS
I am trying
to get myself
together again.
I am so scattered.
I can’t hold on
to anything
after our breakup.
You left me disarmed.
You cut me down.
And up.
You learned that from me.
You showed no restraint,
despite the order.
If I can find
both my ears,
I’ll listen next time.
I promise you that.
I never tried
to change your mind,
or even your heart.
Just some other parts.
The man you are
is not the man
you could have become,
given willing hands.
I know you think
I haven’t got
a leg to stand on,
but I’m determined.
I will be back.
I vow I will.
Just help me, darling,
pick up the pieces.
I'm Halloweenish this month. Apologies in advance.
DISMEMBER ME ALWAYS
I am trying
to get myself
together again.
I am so scattered.
I can’t hold on
to anything
after our breakup.
You left me disarmed.
You cut me down.
And up.
You learned that from me.
You showed no restraint,
despite the order.
If I can find
both my ears,
I’ll listen next time.
I promise you that.
I never tried
to change your mind,
or even your heart.
Just some other parts.
The man you are
is not the man
you could have become,
given willing hands.
I know you think
I haven’t got
a leg to stand on,
but I’m determined.
I will be back.
I vow I will.
Just help me, darling,
pick up the pieces.