Showing Up

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He's ahead
of his time
she's one
of a kind

early to bed
late on arrival
waking up
to fight for survival

throwing knives
at powers-that-be
I just knew
you were meant for me

He's a page
from an open book
she's worth
a second look

showing up
very workman-like
perfunctory
going out on strike

cocktails courtesy
of Molotov
the revolution
you've never heard of

understudies unite
under freedom's flag
in pursuit of passion
vanguards of swag

she's thinking
it through
he's tired
of tried-and-true

showing up
through the motions
throwing up
signals mixed emotions

if we live
to see the red end
I thank the fates
for sending you
my true, blue friend.