2003-10-07 - 11:37 p.m.

i sat with my knees pressed against the car door looking out the backseat window.

because of the bright lighting, a halo appeared on his head.

because of the bitter night, his breath flowed out of his mouth like beautiful song when he expanded his lungs.

because he looked at me, i read the words from his eyes.

because he smiled, i knew tonight was a good night.

all while pumping gas