Lacunal  

We were grafted on the stadium's floor,
two complete strangers
beset by slow writhing,
a turbulent sea of humanity,
while Maynard sang "3 Libras",
but thrust together, placed together,
side-by-side for only a moment.

I watched you watch Maynard,
singing along:
"Difficult not to feel just a little bit
disappointed and passed over"
My favorite of the APC songs.
I hoped you would turn to look at me,
singing along as well.

"3 Libras" drew nearer to a close
and recognition of the dawning lacunal
as the words spilled out
from the height of the song:
"you don't
see me
at all."

© 2006 Michael Appleby