Washed up on my door
too dark, wet, and freezing
stinking of booze and vomit
busted lips, two black eyes, swollen face

She didn't wake up when
I hauled her inside
took her jacket and shirt
put her in bed like a sick kid

She didn't wake up
after breakfast or
that afternoon or
anytime before she died in my bed

I called the police
No, I don't know her
No, I thought she was ok
No, I don't know her

Well what do I do now
go to work?
take a day off?
move?

I take a day off
I get really drunk at home
I call in sick
and stay sick a few days
and throw away the sheets
and don't sleep

I guess it still bothers me.