Good Day Villanelle

You ran naked out the door.

The neighbours laughed; I chased you down.

I hardly see you anymore.

I know you’re busy.

Did I tell you when you were little how

you ran naked out the door?

You got halfway down the street

before I caught you in my arms.

I hardly see you anymore.

I think I told you this before:

I was giving you a bath and then

you ran naked out the door.

It happened fast.

The neighbours laughed.

I hardly see you anymore.

You have to watch a baby close.

I remember once —

You ran naked out the door.

I hardly see you anymore.