MULTIPLE SIDES

 

This is a side you’ve never seen

 

I like to walk in parking lots

from childhood a game brought up

I’ve tried to quit but I can’t stop

 

This is the side that’s all my own

 

in the corner of eye cars lined up

the game works better when it’s dark

people that I know in one

 

This is a side I’ve never shown

 

they see me walking

but don’t call out

talking instead of my accomplishments

           

This is the side that keeps me going

           

I never look directly at the cars

the game works better when by myself

it won’t end until I’ve stopped

 

This is a side you’ve finally seen

and now because

This is the side that’s no longer me

 

           

© 1994 Chris Sorrenti