Jack and Anne

what I mean is

his name was Jack

his wife is still Anne

what I mean is

Jack wore khaki pants and white undershirts, with a belt

he would bring us fruit from the trees in his backyard

what I mean is

he had an immaculate sqaure lawn

he shot himself in the head

what I mean is

we would play in the street or fight

and he would ask us to get along and we would

what I mean is

he installed a pyramid clothesline in our backyard

my mother would call to see how he was

what I mean is

Jack was happy

he had the most ample garden in the neighborhood

what I mean is

Anne wore a gown

she is alone

what I mean is,

my hand is here,

your hand is here,

what I mean is-

hello,

thank you,-

what I mean is

we are alone

we are alone

what I mean is

here are our hands

we are alone

what I mean is

thank you,

thank you.