They play in my head

these sudden anthems

speaking of now,

wishing for what was.

I’m constantly trying

to listen alone

or be alone listening,

not sure really which

that I am.

I’m hearing them in my head

but am I able to repeat

what I just thought I knew

seconds before they are gone.

These words that tell me

everything I should show

rather than

what I really want

to know.