Rocket Science

by Kyrsten Bean

It’s not rocket science, you say
I may be wrong, but I think
you never really wanted me that way

There’s no point, you explain
we should just call each other
once in a while
friends

Can we ever hang out?
I whisper
my voice eludes me

Yeah, you say
I’ll be in LA
Give me a call if
you’re ever in town

I’m going to let you go
I’m letting it all go, you say
know what I mean, jellybean?

OK
I say, then
did I push you away?

I never really felt I was let in
you lament
your voice is gentle
and reassuring in the distance
before you hang up