Jonathan Berger's Poetry: Poem of the Day
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POEM WHILE RUNNING AWAY

I know you’ve had four hours sleep, and I know you’ve got better things to do, and I know that you need time not to think, and I know you’re really really busy...

And I know you don’t know my full name, and I know you couldn’t care less about it. I know you’ve got a boyfriend in every major city, and I know all these thoughts must make you nauseous.

And... and I know I’m too short, and I know I’m not successful enough. And I know I’m not strong and I know I’m not sure and I know I know too little, but... would you have dinner with me?

No, wait: I know the answer.