Mascara

Did I ever tell you
About the time I was in the hospital
When my mom mentioned your name
And my heart started racing on the monitor?

I remember
When you were in the hospital
And you looked me in the eyes from your hospital bed
And said
"I don't want to get surge'd"

Fear.

I'll never tell you those things.
And you'll never know your mascara stains are still on my shirt.
They won't wash out.