Less than Zero

The Bangles - Hazy Shade of Winter (Video Version)

Less than Zero.  What a movie. 

Lines clearly drawn.  The have.  The have nots.  Well, actually the have nots were not paid attention to.  They were have nots after all.  So it goes.  They were less important.  With the have's, surrounded by the pomp and circumstance, well. they were another breed.  Hang on to your hopes.

Memory fades.  But memory still gives us roses in the winter... even if it is little more... than little more.  You trust.  You give.  All in the bacchanal.  He deserved admission.  Entry into the grand dance so much had said.  At least this is what you tell yourself.  You join.  You play.  If only to forget.  Forget the have nots... forget yourself.  But each morning you wake up with yourself.  The cost easily forgotten by finishing the drink remaining from the day before. 

You said...

You said you wouldn't do. At least not again.  But in the din... so little matters.  Promises kept diminish little pierces to a soul devoid.  Shift the clothes.  The need to return.  You foregoe civilities.  The little things... like saying goodbye.  So it goes.  You are the haves.  You have to check in.  For a moment.  A wipe of the chin.  Splash of water on the face.  You don't dare look in the mirror.  You don't want to see yourself... not at this moment.  Slip on the sunglasses before you exit the door.  Fool yourself into believing none can see.  All is well.

Less than Zero.  What a movie.