Seasonal Effects

Who?...

Yes I remember him

the guy with green fingers

He who wood stained my heart

dropped it in sealant

so it couldn't breathe

but I can stand in all weathers

nothing affects me

And there's your heart

weak vulnerable

beating erratic

It'll wear out before you know it -

and then what?

Sorry...

That's what it's for?

He told you that

Did he?

He has changed

And it's been how long?

Three months

and here we are

kicking brittle leaves

which for all their beauty

are just dead

You tell me you've been worried

and ask how I feel

watching you scoop

scarlet and gold treasures

into your pocket

I say

different