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Just Yesterday

I don’t remember being a kid,
the playground,
the games,
the foolish things I did.
I don’t recall a time
when I didn’t think
and plan
and use my mind.
Yet all these youngsters
live in the past
and begin each sentence
with a hash.
Everything was easier,
or so they say,
when they were kids,
just yesterday.

© Autumn Siders 2018

#tbt

Just a smell
and I am there
back on that summer night
with the rides,
fried food,
and a daunting dare.

Just a sound
and I know
it was then that you
stole my heart,
my mind,
my soul.

© Autumn Siders 2014

Jealous

I may have been a little bit jealous
as he put his hand on your leg
and even though you pushed him aside
my heart still started to lag.
I know you had no intention
to go home with anyone but me,
but still it’s hard to believe
that I’m the only one you see.

© Autumn Siders 2018

4am

The shock on my face
when 4am rolled around
and you were here,
full of fury and sound.
How exciting it is
to see my girl here,
since you know how much
I love when you’re near.
But really the truth
is that when you come home
it means I get a fish
then you can leave me alone.

© Autumn and Emilita Siders 2018

Sweet Nothings

You whispered in my ear
what I thought was your secret
but really it was your line
used time after time.
I thought it was unique
that you knew what to say
to woo my feelings
and make my heart stray.
But really you are
a dime a dozen
as they say,
and I am worth nothing
thanks to a mistake
for which I’ll pay.

© Autumn Siders 2018

Kryptonite

You were drunk again last night
but you thought I wouldn’t know
like your superpower
is to disguise intoxication.
You’re no superhero
but there is a villain here.
Will you ever realize
your kryptonite
is the exact thing
you think will save you?
Maybe you should use your cape
to clean up the mess
you leave in your wake.

© Autumn Siders 2018