I Before You Except After Me (Poem)

I had one more thing to say before you interrupted;

Now I’ve lost my train of thought.

Keep up with me, I have grand ambitions.

(You’re a gem)

Did I mention that I had a job interview today?

Your profile picture, I don’t know about that;

Seems like you’ve gained a little weight lately.

(Anyway, let’s talk about me.)

I was published in The New Yorker, once;

They chose my poem out of piles. 

(Are you listening to a thing I say?)

…I think I will wear blue to the party. It flatters me.

(Where is your mind I’m speaking?) 

I have a grand, grand future. You’re either on *that* train or you’re out.

(Stop interrupting)

Get me some coffee while you’re at it, my darling;

I’ll be working on this for hours.

(And shut the door? Sorry, but you make noise.)

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By Dannielle Blumenthal, Ph.D. All opinions are the author’s own; this blog is posted in the author’s personal capacity.

– By Dannielle Blumenthal, Ph.D.