I lent a
specially
pre-ordered
personally signed
1st edition
American Gods
To my BEST FRIEND
LindsAy
Right after I finished reading it
In 2001

Once
I asked for it back
Seeing it displayed
No dust cover
on a manicured shelf
at her  party
celebrating
a new bungalow
his commitment
And always having money.

Stone-faced
Insisting
THAT one
is HER copy

Lying bitch.

That’s my memory
held hostage by
her insanity.

I still have the jacket.
I love that book.
Someone should know.