Love

She left me because she was upset.
Mad.
Scared.
Happy.
Jealous.
Confused.
Excited.
Frustrated.
Lonely.
Found somebody new.
My girlfriend had dude swings.

Five Dollars

I buy my shoes from a thrift shop.
Everything is cheap.
These shoes probably belonged to an old man.
He must have had big feet.
They smell like World War II.
Neat.
Maybe his wisdom will rub off on me.
Maybe I'll have visions of the past.
Maybe he has athletes foot.

Best

Stevie Wonder plays the same whether he's playing in front of thousands,
or just a few.
It's not because he can't tell,
it's because it doesn't matter.
Do your best.

Monsters

You have monsters in your closet,
no matter how old you are.
Some, have been there for years,
keeping you company while you sleep.
They know all of your secrets.
They know what you're most afraid of.
You should probably make friends with them.

Patience

A collection can take a lifetime to amass.
A collection can take up a lot of space.
A collection can be ignored and unloved.
A collection can be sold on Ebay for $40.
A collection can come in the mail all at once.
A collection can make you feel complete.