FULL MOON ON TOP OF A CHAMPAGNE PALM'S TIP

ONCE i told her
that woman with crazy hair
that woman who told me that she lost her comb
that she lost
her much needed composure

"you should be fed-up with depression
it is too much for you
you do not deserve it
you are beautiful and kind and
intelligent"

she is silent
she practically does not know what to do
where to start
where to end
what to say and what not to say

undecided woman

somehow i could have told her
learn to forget yourself

here is my comb
comb your hair

just have the courage
for God's sake be sane.