Earplug and ibuprofen
“But” “Oh” “Wait!”
Blindfold and turn the light off
“Clank” “Flick!” “Hey…”
Now? Really?
“Shuffle” “Step” “Step” “Creak”
Two minutes… or twenty?
“Flush” “Wash” “Gurgle” Blink.
Searing. Screaming.
Shredding. Maybe one more glass of water?
Send an email. Write a poem.
Close your eyes until this day (or life) is over.
April 6th, 2019
The Favoring Wind 