but mum you said you were ‘friends’
Every now and then he points out the red bull cans stacked high atop the grocery store shelf.
His bright eyes stare into mine as he asks:
“Is it true, does redbull really give you wings?”
Perhaps he thinks once yours grow, you’ll fly straight over?
We didn’t move houses.
Having observed your disappearing act, he assumes you’re a magician.
What a wicked talent to possess.
Imagine scoring front row seats to a shit show you never rsvpd to.
-She’s Burning