a history of all things considered
Josh Whitener
hello,
please take me off your call list
talk is cheap now with inflation
and my time is worth more
than my pride
hello?
is your daddy alright
puffing half lit cigarettes to life,
head buried in spread hands?
is your sister proud of you
leading black sheep away from the flock?
hello,
I’m emotionally unavailable
please leave your love and concerns
I’ll try to return them as soon as I can
I’m heading west, fast
to the desert just to see it once
hello
filled us with dead and apprehension
goodbye
left us with hope and anticipation