We spent all our money on Wendy’s Meal Deals

and did not have any

for your bail.

 

But we thought of you

as we ate astonishing

amounts of chicken.

 

Every five dollars we said

your name. We did not

even pretend to have valor,

 

but drew your red hair

on the white bag with the ketchup.

It was like you were there.

 

All summer we created you.

We really loved you,

if you can imagine it.