morning in new york
on white sheets
turning yellow,
you smoke
a cigarette after
we make love,
& turn away.
the scar on your
rib cage sticks
out, & i stare at
that little cut
on your ceiling
patched up
in band stickers
& scratches,
at your lopsided book
shelf, with dusted
cassette tapes
i gave you
on your birthday.
& the cold cup
of coffee on the
nightstand.
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Emma Geller is a poet, singer, and actress from Boston, MA. Her passions include cinema, listening to Elliot Smith, and drinking too much coffee. You can find out more about Emma on Instagram at em_me_line.