Twirled

 

Lately:

I’ve stopped killing time, I torture it instead,

I pay my bills twice, just in case,

I’ve been walking on the wrong side of the opposite pavement,

I’ve been climbing trees all the way up to their roots

I’ve been wearing my jeans and t-shirts over my suits,

I asked my mother if she was a virgin,

I’ve been taking sleeping pills for a boost,

I’ve learned a new language that no one else speaks (I taught myself)

I went to a clairvoyant to tell me about my present

I’ve been doing star jumps in my sleep

I buy take out sushi and cook it

I’ve been dreaming in Chinese with subtitles.

 

And lately:

Lately, I’ve been missing her,

No, not really, that would be crazy,

Wouldn’t it?

 

Reviews

[Emily B]

it's a brilliant little piece, I like the humor in it. Especially the parenthetical, "I taught myself". I might suggest that a clairvoyant is very well able to tell you about your present self as well as past and future selves. . . that line could be a little stronger.

I like the way it ends. A really nice piece. I enjoyed it.

[*~Kristy~*]

I loved it. It was brilliant. Very very good. It is a bit humorous yet slightly sad... GREAT JOB!!!

[Flo]

the piece gave me a smile, the title suits the poem so well, gave me a mind boggling time actually, ha ha
its quite different, but sweet and unique, a favorite indeed
Good job on it, keep writing, I like your head :P
-Flo

I really like this piece, it has great flow and made me smile as well.
My favourite line was the one about asking your mother if she was a virgin, that one really made me giggle.
The ending is very strong as well.
-Nice Write-
-Satan's Toaster