Claustrophobic Creatures
sometimes i forget there are masks to be worn
paper bracelets that need to wind ‘round my wrist
i forget
who can blame me
when i see a child’s face
or yours
the normal kicks in and i remember the joy
of your smile and hug
i resist
it’s an internal wish
for things to go back in their proper place
i want to drive
and stop
anywhere i choose
not stopping to tie a sack around my features
we are claustrophobic creatures
one day my eyes might open
blink…
blink…
and this was all a strange and elaborate hoax
the sunlight coaxes me outside
i spin…
what a wonderful world we live in
okay i’ll stop talking
and put on my face coat
my paper bracelet
my straight jacket
1/8/2021
Copyright © Kim Rodrigues | Year Posted 2021
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