because I didn’t want to believe
in astrology, but after boyfriend two
had the same birthday as boyfriend one
I interpreted it not as a red flag
but as a sign, an opportunity
for a second chance.
because their birthdays fall right
when Daylight Savings Time ends,
right when my seasonal depression
kicks in and I don’t want to celebrate
anything. because they get upset at my
Capricorn sarcasm and brutal honesty.
because my roommate at
the hostel in Teton Village told
me I was so lucky, that my sign
was destined for a Scorpio soulmate,
and I figured I should hang on
even when my heart told me to run.
because Grandma Droniak warned to stay
away from water signs. and J names.
because when they talked about the future,
they dreamed of modest middle-class jobs
and nuclear families, and I said, “that’s nice”
but really thought it sounded boring AF.
because I need a partner with earth sign
energy, who acts on his ambitions,
doesn’t settle for the status quo
or lie to “protect” me, and we can help
each other achieve all our wildest dreams.
but only the Scorpios ever seem intrigued