ERNIE THE K

Could she hear your shortness of breath

the contraction of lungs

and the elongation of... time?

Could she tell the loud LOUD thoughts

pounding through your blood

seeking some way to GET OUT

escape into the ether

find purchase on something... substantial?

Could she tell what you wanted

could she see what you sought

did she know

somehow

what went on in your seedy

criminal brain?

What did she want?

Do you know?