Sami Poem by Raj Dronamraju

It was kind of weird we had the same birthday
I bear no grudges to those who did not desire my company
Whenever something was popular, I always did the opposite
Found joy in the opposite

There is no reason I should hate you
I used disdain as an effective filter
Disdain for those making an effort in things that had no meaning
Disdain for Disney princesses, holiday celebrations, people who treat pets as family members

Coincidentally, you parked in the alley behind my apartment
I viewed this as a sign instead of randomness
I called your name through an open window and we chatted this way for ten minutes
Like you were ordering fast food at the drive through

Authority checkmated by disdain
The true face of Captain Kragen
That's just a name I made up like how I made up a possible you and me
Only other thing I remember is you liked wearing green blouses

Having the same birthday was a conversation continuer
A foot or at least a toe in the door to maybe knowing you better
In recent years, I have let go of so much
I don't remember your name just that we worked part-time in the same office at college

It was kind of weird we had the same birthday
There is nothing that leaps out in biographical detail about this specific rejection
I used to see you around after specifically turning down a couple of my invitations accompanied by a lithe muscular curly haired guy
I did not hate him either