Somehow the Buildings Fill Up

they're complaining about rent in New York City again

stress-smoking cigarettes

staring woefully up at the high rises

somehow the buildings fill up.

they're thinking of moving back to Jersey

smelling roses, planting tomatoes,

price-matching washing machines

Nino from the Wash and Fold might

have to appreciate someone else's business.

"it's the job market right now,"

Ric from Operations mutters under his breath,

deftly giftwrapping rolexes

with the speed and precision of an army trained sniper

somehow the boutiques fill up.

as we slowly discover

the lives we envisioned for ourselves

might cost too much

a line forms outside the door

for others to live it for us.