eyes free of pain


eyes sting towards the back of sockets.

a vehicle fishtails while the driver is reading
an article on sharks and arctic whales
in NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC.

lines are more visible than usual
around stomach and abdomen while realizing
that drinking has been heavy during the last month.

light bulbs go out around the house as
directions to the nearest market store etc. are forgotten.

women become curtains that flap in spring breezes
and whisper while you pay attention during other activities of intrigue.

electrical cords look a lot like IV tubes,
clear fluids are just clear fluids.

dried objects on walls and cob webs in corners of rooms
have a life of their own and cleaning those would be almost like squashing that solitary bug scurrying down a strip of concrete.

sculptures turn into paintings

pain in eye sockets hit the heart
and make finger joints cold.

oh,
how the legs on furniture take on a curious solace.

then eyes focus free of pain.