"i stare at the computer for long periods of time"

[jeremy_ahn]

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i wake up but don't want to

i eat cereal then go back to bed.


i masturbate to start the day with a smile before it goes downhill

i check my email

nothing's there


i send famous people on myspace hate comments for attention

i get none


i eat cereal for lunch and stare at the box

my life
is empty like that cereal box

i eat seconds and thirds


i sit in front of my computer again

“you're so pathetic” i type and read it out loud to myself

“yes i am” i type back to myself
but read it silently


i go outside to check my paper mail

nothing's there


i go back inside and sit in front of my computer

i stare at the screen


nine hours go by

i scratch my chin and armpit


i log into my email again

nothing's there


"i like you" i type in an email i send to myself
to check tomorrow

i eat cereal for dinner
and i go back to bed

“today was productive, planning for tomorrow's surprise gift”
i tell myself

i look forward to reading my email tomorrow
morning


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thank you for reading my poem.