forlorn

-Forlorn 10/05/02 I wrote this on a flight from Albuquerque to Oakland. Best mexican food (or new
mexican food) in my many travels... Sadie's. 4th street, Albuquerque, NM.

Forlorn

Both arrogance and ignorance aside
and un-returned devotion notwithstanding,
I bow before you now devoid of pride
(apparently) but not without demanding

a measure of consistency from you
an evenness, a firmness to your scorn
when daily, with a vengeance, you renew
the attitude that's killing me. Forlorn!

Now there's a word of substance and abuse
a dismal mix of fear and consternation
that SO applies to me. What is the use...
but wait, let's look again at my contention...

a crack has formed in your facade of late
There's hope! You're inconsistent in your hate.