i would tell you how odd things are odd
if you wanted to know, but no one wants
to know the source of a difference

i would advise you that becoming odd
is even more odd than being even
nothing. don’t take my advice

i would tell you anything if it would help
me find my way back from this asymptotic descent
from near the line across toward near the line along

i would advise you that i’m less than helpful
really, this is me seeming greater than
I am really am. don’t take my advice

I would tell you why odd things are even
less odd than you believe, but no one wants
to know the source of equality

I would advise you that problems multiply
and divide into products no one can sell
to anyone. don’t take my advice.

I would tell you when odd things become facts
it’s best to factor out the lowest common denominator
and leave. but really, please, for the love of God
Don’t take my advice.