I quietly slipped my shoes on and
waited for my ride to school.

I stared at the floor’s blue tile.
my head slumped.
I listened to your breathing
and forgot.

before long you lurched to life.
vomit (see)ping
from (you)
r m(out)h,

as you reached for the
garbage beside your new bed

you turned your head and looked at
to) me.

I can’t remember if you said anything.