Joe Banner

Friday, August 12, 2011

You in 100 Words

Adorable, sweet, hilarious, with big knowing eyes and a cute guilty smile. He's quirky, quiet, evens me out. He's what I didn't realize that I always wanted, and now know I won't be happy without. It's the noise not noticed until it stops, the fog not seen until it's gone- this unsuspecting reliance I've found, and just like any other addiction, you scare me. I'm afraid of being stuck, someone who may not try to get rid of me, or when I don't know what comes next. I'm afraid of the dark, deep water, sometimes heights, and now- just you.

Monday, August 1, 2011

Novelty

Defend yourself with words and armor, upturned noses or clothes for hiding. Hit new victims with flashy comebacks and dig a hole to burrow in. Cover your face and shame, and whatever else is in reach; save a little dignity if there's any left to spare. Find your defense, plan B, instant escape; find a wormhole out. Dissipate into small spaces- locate a place to hide. But here's to hiding in plain sight, where everyone can see and no one seems to notice- to blending into the crowd, not the wall- to making new scenery, don't match the old. It's the new best art form, this certain blending, and it's catching on like unfindable fire. Beg for attention that you don't want, and you won't get it. You can take all the notice you'd like to not have and no one will let you have any. Nameless daydreams and secret places can conceal a person only so long. Why try?