He said, “I loved you first.”

He said, “You’re the original.”

He said, ” I will never stop being fascinated by you,”

and then walked away

arm in arm

with her…

Number 2.

Second-place.

Ms. Ho-Hum.

She has his kids

And she wears his ring.

And I shake my head.

Because I have his heart.

His useless heart.

And I sigh.

I’m glad though.

No, I’m really glad.

He’s extremely happy with his choice.

The fucking runner up.

And thank goodness-

or I wouldn’t understand

 why he said

why the world says

“It’s lonely at the top”.


One response to “Understudy”

  1. misspixieprince Avatar

    Some people just have no idea what to do with their lives.

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