The Spencer Baby

i can still remember
when we watched Eraserhead
on the
best day of
my life

back before i said anything
before i became
myself

you said
my mannerisms
were just like Henry Spencer
and it made me feel the best
i’ve felt it years

from the living room
to my room
with lights out
for effect
i watched and
you jumped when
the baby screamed and
i grinned because

it was the purest thing i’d ever seen.