So:
You always had your earbuds in—
head bowed,
music flowing while you worked.
I never asked what you were listening to.
So now I wonder:
What is the music you listen to?
Give me the name of a band or two.
Where did you learn your respectful way—
of an aged man, though you are very young?
What do you think of Oedipus, Morrie, and parallelism?
Do you play poker—and win a lot?
Or do you go to church with your family?
How many states have you lived in?
Do you have brothers and sisters?
As a child, did you watch Barney or Teletubbies?
What makes you laugh ‘til you cry?
And who are you—
why do you refuse to show yourself,
except for the occasional smile?
clr 2011