Another Revival

I wish I could take the art film seriously

But I was actually more focused on your breathing

And the fact that I still don't speak Italian

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I take the art film so seriously, 

Taking vigorous notes in cursive, 

Remembering the directors previous work,

Discussing it in fluent French twice a week.

Though I'm not afraid to laugh during the screening.  

Your breathing is the furthest thing from my focus,

The inhalation of midwestern night air

And exhalation of cigarette smoke

Is happening, but I'm not thinking about it. 

Another thing; 

I speak Italian.