Pantoum

Draft 1

First Night 

The lamp shines on the desk and the door sits open. 

You walk in my room and sit on my floor. 

For the first time.  

You’re talking to me. 

You walk in my room and sit on my floor. 

With your back against the closet door, it looks like it’s your designated spot. 

You’re talking to me. 

How are you so good at casual conversations? 

With your back against the closet, it looks like it’s your designated spot. 

I’ve been noticing you, have you been noticing me? 

How are you so good at casual conversations? 

How am I supposed to respond when you’re looking at me? 

I’ve been noticing you, have you been noticing me? 

For the first time. 

How am I supposed to respond when you’re looking at me? 

The lamp shines on the desk and the door sits open.

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