we were active behind her back
you say you like variety and a quick change of pace

phone calls you out
i am left behind in soot with puzzles
and not my nephews smoking
one hour at the most turns to seven
and a warrant
and a favor

underground away trapped
mind games and favors
ranking systems
and an ass worth money
drain the pool
exit up the elevator
pass a new horror every floor

first to the water where we sat
tiles clean and smooth
next to the sand
and tiles granular and gritty

now you know
everything I could ever want
you think
you read my phone
my receipts
my search history

i leave my tracker by the water where we sat
and continue disconnected