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Virginia

CEE

I was new to state, county, city and school
I knew No One
People said you were an Olympic swimmer,
Not “Listen, she has ability!”
Or, “I bet she coobee a’Lympic swimmer!”
Or, “She’s real good; didja know she competes?”
Or, “Okay, in the fantasy, she’s in
The Olympic village, and in her swimsuit, and...”
NO        You actually competed in an Olympiad
I idolized you,
In a very Oedipal sense, let’s not get worshippy
In the wrong direction
You were strong, confident, capable, stately
Walking pimply halls but feet from me,
A celebrity, goddammitt,
Hobnobbing with media
For all I knew, screwing Albanians,
Shave maybe four seconds off, and
You’re being interviewed by Cosell,
What kid wouldn’t want That for a Mom?
I’ve never forgotten you,
Still think you’re amazing, in memory
In a very Oedipal sense, of course
So, don’t get panicked
I mean, yes, I’d’ve taken the other perks, too
Especially at that age
But, I’d’ve known how sick I was, climbing in
So, it all ramifies
So, don’t get panicked

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