Loose Change

For Anoopa, in response to Paper Money

Being alone can take you

to the doorstep

of any of the many

unsuitable men on this planet.

So while being alone

builds character,

it also breaks it. Yes,

this is the sound I make

as I eat my own words.

Being alone builds character.

I must have said that in the afternoon,

while still optimistic,

before the evening broke me

with its soft blows.

I nursed my drink and a city I once knew,

felt my way around it like we all did,

faltering, wanting something,

or someone.

©Reportergirl 10.05.09