i don't know you, but i know.

[alasanon]

i heard your sobs
echoing down the solemn street
a few minutes before midnight

i would have walked to you
offered a tissue, a moment, a hand
but my cab arrived and i
went home, uncertain

as we drove by, i saw you
getting into a car
your shaved head bowed
your voice muted

i hope you are well
if not now
then soon