my voice got lost in my shirt
as i pulled it over my head
and i wondered if anyone
had heard what i said
there was a muffle
but not much of a statement
a ruffle of the shirt
but nothing that hit the pavement
i wanted to repeat it
but unfortunately it was gone
there was something i was saying
but the shirt did it done
perhaps it was a blessing
you didn't hear my muffled voice
perhaps i had said something
that would have altered your choice
my voice got lost in my shirt
by grace, no one was hurt
February 25, 2004, NYC