and she was

there are palm trees behind your head as you talk

I think you are saying something important

but I keep looking at the awkward trees

bending at the whims of the wind

I think they are indicative of paradise

at least that’s what people always say

I think you noticed that I’m not paying attention

to any of your important things

that have nothing to do with me

here in this hot smog laden basin

I miss the times of being young

and thinking this was the best there was.