today is june 18th, four days since my last rant
four is my favorite number.
i tried to make my brother hot chocolate today,
picked out four tiny marshmallows.
without chocolate syrup, i opted for cocoa baking powder,
poured the milk and silently wept.
i put too much powder in, it wouldn't stir,
scooped the excess, feeling stupid.
counted four steps to the sink,
muttered aloud, "four is my favorite number,"
i am met with no response,
my brother is lost in phone calls with friends,
unaware of my struggle,
my wordless tears,
loud footsteps to the sink,
and chattering teeth.
stirred and microwaved, but the drink looked wrong,
tasted gross and bitter,
cocoa baking powder, no substitute.
dumped the failed attempt,
and i ate his marshmallows in desolation
poured him a glass of milk instead,
handed it over, irritated.
he glanced up from his game,
"oh and could you get me a cookie too, please?" he asked casually,
accepting the milk with a nod.
how could i forget the cookie?
feeling a twinge of annoyance i hand him the cookie
"goodbye," i said as i turned to leave,
no response came from him, lost in his chat.
thats how it always is with him
as i walk away i glance at the clock
12:01 am
four is my favorite number