veil

i'm already wearing the veil. they can't find the dress. i fish out something red. i tell them it will have to do. they keep looking for the dress.

they find it. they make me wear it.

I say, "i've worn this once before. only once." i point out how delicate the details are.

it's not clear why i have to put it on again.

but i am loving the veil.

i put on the jewelry.

as i walk out i realize i forgot to change my shoes. i walk slow and make sure the hem of my gown covers my sneakers.


you said your vows and you closed the door
on so many men who would've loved you more
- Death Cab for Cutie

it's raining. i'm carrying so many books. the streets keep changing. i am farther and farther away from my classroom.