[This was originally published in F.U.C.K. poetry Issue #37. The publish date is approximate.]
may i borrow a little understanding? please kind lady, i'll give it back yes i'll beg or humiliate myself if it will appease your cruel intentions and show you to be better than i just give me a chance, for i need some apathy to stand in your shade and feel you my shield to the world since you dare see little old me tugging on your pant leg begging for a hello or a quarter maybe your sorrow, if i'm lucky enjoy your day kind woman.. maybe tomorrow you will see me