Absentee Landlord
Now you know yourself that's what you were as you drive up in your car to collect the rents. Still afraid to meet your tenants, face to face, I've spent years trying to erase the days we've spent, at arm's length, together. Remember when I went with you to check the doors? I turned each knob behind you like a shadow with hands. I was only five then, and knew you didn't need me. All [...]