Dead Headphones
I overheard three people having
a debate on the L train today.
I wasn’t trying to tune in,
my ears were shut.
I caught bits and pieces anyway.
Loud voices. Definitely agitated.
They were arguing about
whether or not we live
in a simulation. One exclaimed
that since we can’t agree
on anything, none of this
is real anymore. Fair enough.
We did grow up on the internet.
I spent the rest of my commute
trying to think of a single fact.
I found none.
I’m not even sure if this city
is the pit, or the pendulum.