There was this one time when
You broke a mirror and
Rearranged the pieces
Hoping that you would
See something different
When you looked at it.
All you saw was a
Shattered version of yourself and
You told me, "This is much more
Realistic."
There was this time when
We were walking home and
You insisted on taking
Two steps forward then
One step back.
It took twice as long to find our way
Back, but you told me,
"Wasting time is the only way to
Really see everything."
There was this time when
It was pouring rain and the
Power cut out and lightning
Flashed across the skies.
You pulled me out the door,
Into the storm, and
When I said we would get sick
You told me to
"Live a little."
Now we sit on the couch while you
Twirl my hair around your fingers
And the television is on, but
Neither if us is actually watching.
I am silent.
You are silent.
The television is on mute.
Then you ask me, "Do you think I've
Gone mad?"
And it takes me exactly seven seconds
Before I tell you, "Perhaps you are just
The only sane one."
YOU ARE READING
Gin in Teacups
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