My shoes are stained because of the vomit.
The vomit spattered on them
when I was vomiting last night.
I was vomiting last night
because I was sick last night
after I ate two dinners.

I ate two dinners
because I had a coupon for two meals
about to expire
and I couldn’t think of anyone
with which to dine.
I got the coupon
so I could fine someone which with to dine
which I did
because my therapist thought
it would be a good idea
for me to socialize more
but nobody
wants to socialize
with a guy with stained shoes
– especially when they find the shoes
are stained with vomit splatter.

And now today
my therapist is asking me
why I feel so lonely
after his expert advice
and I just look down at my shoes
and wait for him to do the math.