I had learned from a very early age the right way to talk, to dress, to behave, in general.
I don't know why but yesterday I thought about perhaps not talking, dressing, or behaving "the right way," in general.
What if I just decided to be sweet, good, & true?

on being where you ought.

mostly what I remember was the bird in the sanctuary,
sitting on the bench with ben,
clasping my fingers around your neck,
skanky legs,
and.
those
cornflower field
blue
slippers.