The Myths and The Modern [√]

[ the girl-next-door ]

this friend of yours sleeps well at night
wakes up an hour early for a run
greets her neighbors on the way back
makes butter and toast for breakfast
drives through Starbucks on her way to work

the cheery, young adult modern woman
with ironed pants and laced sleeves
so put together in her Barbie state
you can't help but envy her disposition

(you've been friends for years)

a well-kept social calendar
regular blind dates, maybe?
the daily yoga and gym sessions
smoothies and plans of going vegan
groceries, shopping, walking the pet
her life a revolving door of work and play

(everything about her screams normal)

no black cloud hovering of her head
like a cursed, brewing rainstorm
the black dog is quite absent, too

your friend wishes you well but
you can't return the sentiment back
without bleeding all over your tongue