I have fallen out of
I don’t know what
somewhat curious but dull
I keep putting one word to the other
I keep

just like my son refuses to sleep
my mind refuses to ignite
with the desire to express
both leave me flustered and drained

shut off cut off shut out
the dams won’t hold

take the boy out of my bed
leave small pieces of desert on the sheets
take the words too
seek refuge in dreams
remain unresolved