I COULD TELL
You once looked
a little like
someone famous
you were definitely thinner
you took your spine
for granted
never thought about the word
cholesterol
ate ice cream every day
had memorable sex
with forgettable strangers
wanted to be
a playwright
as well as
a painter of murals
of color and scope
i could tell
you constantly sang
some rock and roll
mostly Marley
you weren't worried
you weren't tired
you smiled
at strangers
dreamed of elephants
i could tell
you can still sin