it hits me

frequently

like lights

at makeout parties

slow burning

inside out

jack o lantern

smashed and thrown out

maybe i

ask for it

like lightning

rods in torrents

maybe you'll

forget this

just like homeless

after christmas



still burning

now quiet

like buildings

after riots

throw me and

forget me

just like flowers

after weddings

just use me

then leave me

for the next

just like good parking

apologize

for all this

just like sober

alcoholics



and if you ever see me falling

i'll be the hammer

you'll be the nail

and if you ever see me falling

you'll be the sidewalk

i'll be the hail



now watch me melt away