Hang Time

Zoo panda slow and depressed
slumped in cut-throat sleep or desolation
skin grafting onto the couch’s grey leather
I chew the remote

In the house with the deep bath I did this thing often
blisters on my hands   cut knees   exploded boils
water cooled and the wound lips went frilly
I was becoming a coral reef

All of my life addicted   hard waiting
planes departed   scratched the interview
exams start and fly out of range
babies are born and I mark no birthdays

Time like a brilliant sun
I bow under