I’m Not Home, It’s Probably Better by Brenda Shaughnessy

Brenda Shaughnessy

I’m Not Home, It’s Probably Better by Brenda Shaughnessy

T.

Waiting for things to be back to normal.

I’m Not Home, It’s Probably Better

Brenda Shaughnessy

I am calling to wish you well. I am calling because I want to

change something I said. A year ago you asked me three questions.

I thought you were asking my birthday wishes and answered all

wrong. If you remember (if I know you you’ll pretend you don’t)

I answered:

1) No, I have always been homely.

2) Yes I believe you have always been too lovely for anyone to

bear.

3) Silk. it is not always expensive, and it is impossible to tear.

It’s my birthday again and because I am cleverer now I can answer

you with more nerve. But because I am still me I am pitiless

enough to have your number and call you with this excuse to let

you know I am still alive (I won’t push it by telling you that I am

wonderful).

1) Yes. Thank you.

2) No. I found it a most repulsive photo.

3 Same. Though I don’t think of you, still it’s a near-perfect place.

And so dear when ruined.

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