“HOCUS POCUS”

You wanted a hamster
Not just any hamster. It had to be him.
as seen on Television’s Pet Rescue
with the floppy ears you so loved.

You bounced into the room
I returned from work
wearing the weight of the world
you held me like a jewel

Declared that we would be a family

In some ways, I thought, maybe
it could put us back together
Channel 4 never called.
You left. I fell apart.

You never got Hocus Pocus
You got everything else you wanted.
Achieve your dreams.
You can get everything you want.

If you don’t count the cost.

21-12-00

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