found

it's a good thing
the train crashed
before we got on
it slipped off its tracks
only two stops before our
stop
which is a good thing
for us

i know you had hoped
to go to the fair
we've both been there before
we'd hoped
to go again
together

to ride the train along the coast
pretending to see dolphins dancing
and seeing the sun set
for us
------
i thought i'd be relieved
since i was worried to go back
that it'd be different

but i'm only curious
wondering what color the taffy was
and if anyone threw up
on the spinning wheel ride
or if you would have won me
one of those big stuffed bears


10.16.2006