I fell deeply in love with you somewhere over Topeka, Kansas
On a cross-country flight shaky & timid, tossed around by
Pockets of air brazen & angry at us for taking up space
Falling asleep awake in the bland pattern-woven chairs with
Pressed down foam & padding from lazy businessmen leaning
Me dreaming of you when my eyes were shut
Believing [...]
On August 29, 2008, I read at Rapp Saloon, a reading at the hostel in Santa Monica, CA. I read three pieces: “I fell deeply in love with you somewhere over Topeka, Kansas…”, “Its going down…” and “Sit like a woman!…” Please visit www.adambresson.org for more poetry and writing. Hope you enjoy!
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