The Distant View

Sometimes-
when I see a pretty girl in the grocery store
I decide my shopping cart needs a little more
Cheezits...
Cause she's on aisle 7 which is "Snacks and Crackers."
I wheel my shopping cart over to track her.

This time-
Upon reaching the enticing destination of cheezits
In a moment I realize that I need to beat it
Cause her face looks like she's been in a battle and I surrender.
Somebody please! What is that gender?

The distant view, The persistent view
Can really screw you over.
Did I get her number? No sir!

Cause from this fifty yard fakeout
I think that I'll breakout and run
as fast as I can.
Is that a lady or a man?

Waking Up

Many mornings ago I woke up.
My brain caving and thoughts cavalcading
trampling in with the daylight
to remind me of last night.

Many last nights ago I broke up.
Said adios to the joy that filled me most
to try and rebound to apathy
till happiness was half of me.

The other half, the dominant one.
Which one represents what I have become?
Pondering now this my painful question
As I say hello to joy, and make a new connection.