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It Could’ve Gone the Other Way

“Well,” he said,

And he stepped out the door,

“The marigolds sure look nice

This time of year.”

He had his hands in his pockets.

He fumbled a pen restlessly.

He isn’t my neighbor, really.

I have known him for years,

Stumbling harmlessly

Towards the automobile,

And he is me.