arrogance

yesterday I wondered
if you ever paid attention
because I thought you should

and when I walk in the room
whether or not I mean to
everyone stops for two minutes to stare

no one is glaring at me
or checking why I am here
not that you think they could

and when you stop to listen
what is it that you here
does it matter if I am even there

I had a brush with fame today
all that I could think was,
""aren't you glad to have met me?""

good fortune favors me
not the brave or courageous
as the words in my cliche

is there a point in asking
don't you already know the answer
you would if you were me

whenever there are words
wherever there is laughter
I have something else to say.