I Knew Him/Black

 

It was him, the black hair,

Black eyes, dark skin.

I knew the way he liked his

Coffee in the morning,

The way he brushed his teeth

And gargled mouthwash.

He slept on the couch most

Nights because I hated his snores,

The way he wheezed through his nose.

I knew the way he made love always

Slowly, because sex was fast,

And f*****g was even faster.

I knew the way he spoke to me,

The way his voice became different

But only for me.

I knew he meant every vow and every word.

I knew him…
His hair was black,

His eyes black.