Since you left
About two weeks ago
When I dropped you off
At his work
With your passport
This is what has happened.

Morning after pills on the desk
Parking tickets in my car.
I've collected things
That speak of my doom.

I have made love
And missed work
Once (but not on the same day).
I have counted quarters
To pay for a pack of cigarettes
On two occasions.
I have called my parents
In a panicked fashion
Three times.

I've looked up pornography
And watched the discovery channel.
I've taken showers in the morning,
Photographs for my parents,
And people's information
To be entered into a huge
Database for a huge company.

I've done my hair
And my make up
To be noticed by boys.
I've gotten hit on
By extremely scary men
On a daily basis.

I hope things are well
Where you are
And life has carried on
With just as much normalcy
As it has here.
Take care
Eat right
Always wear a condom.