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I mailed her Kind of Blue
waited for a call
or a letter back

She sent me the record back
with a note that said
thanks

I put the envelope to my cheek
felt out of place in my own skin
saw outlines of lips

I burnt the letter in the sink
sent her Seven Steps to Heaven
with a note that said
I didn’t hear back from you
here’s another Miles record

I scratched out
the line about her new lover
but left the letter intact

I hoped she got what
I was trying to say