The Subway Home

it gets worse before it gets better

that's what your best friend said in the letter

all the pictures are still on the shelf

& you're barely making rent by yourself

your mom is worried for your health



you said it right from the start

these sorts of things fall apart



you take the subway home after work

from your job as a retail clerk

you're spending all the money you've saved

records keep the quiet away

up all night and sleep all day



he said it right from the start

these sorts of things fall apart