The Human Sea

1.
so much english
dammit.

in the bus
alone bathed
in language,

soaked in
messages
for now
until my ears dim.

2.
When I last actually
had a conversation
I received a
compliment from
someone with
a pretty name.

When I get
nice compliments
from people with
pretty names
I feel
the kiss of angels
on my cheek.