Quatrains After the Cranberries
after The Cranberries’s “Linger”
“You know I’m such a fool
for you,” plays in my head
as I check my phone and avoid
responding to your text.
We went to a bookstore
together, and I wanted to be
holding your hand, but
we stood too far apart.
It burns, and it’s tearing me apart,
but I will glue myself back
together with the pieces you left
me to hold in my pocket.
I’m in so deep, and I’ve been
pulling myself out inch by
inch, but I should have realized
earlier. I love you endlessly.