These Are Not My Truths, XI

XI

You told me
my choice of words
gives meaning to my past,
and clouds my future.

‘Intrusive’
isn’t exactly what you’d call it-

And I argue that it’s very nature
is intrusive,

Giggles wander down the phone lines
and I picture you grinning
holding back laughter
a veritable Yangtze dam
Until the spillways overflowed
and you couldn’t help but giggle

“But, that’s the best part!”