Stencils of our former selves

[Mary Poppins]

I’ve turned 40 degrees and it’s not in my ears
But in my head I hear you
(that would be the headphones)
Blocking me out

Why does the music always sound better with you?
Unanswered prayers, I guess
(“The other Capote book” she said)
Incomplete like we always will be I trail off and

Suddenly sitting, momentarily blinded
Soaring between buzzing clouds
Going through the motions
I still haven’t committed to memory

It’s different now, of course
I don’t need to tell you
Clichés come true when we’re together
(the silences always say more)

 

[up all night]

I’ve turned 40 degrees and it’s not in my ears
But in my head I hear you
(that would be the headphones)
Blocking me out

There are so many great lines in this (all of which I'd like to quote) but this was the stanza I liked the most.

Your intelligence and sensitivity is always evident in your words, Miss P. Keep writing, because I always like reading.

 

[kazza_baby]

I love this.

I can't pick one 'stand out' line, they all fit together so elegantly and create such strong imagery.

It's true what you say, the silences always do say more.