who did we think we were talking to
when as children we released balloons
on Sunday

And who did we actually reach.

a partially inflated balloon
having just peaked mid-thermosphere
rejoins the hopefuls.

Hopefuls who command respect and admiration
with the subversive, ever just departing
Helium-induced super-ego. 

Hopefuls with all hopes in the clouds, 
disposing of uplifting rubber spit sacks 
in other people's lawns

as a best case scenario. 

The reality, however. More absurd. 
They found You didn't they. My 
best friend. 

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