5:00;
alarm rings
one, twice, three times
series of beeps and blasts
a pattern, still recognizable
in the just-woke-up daze.
102;
numbers flash
too much, too much
rubbing sleep from red eyes
slipping on ratty sneakers
out the door.
20
minutes slowly pass
feet pounding, steady beat
constant, accurate
two miles, ten minutes each
collapse on rickety chair.
ΒΌ
cut it up, exact
shaking fingers, peel carefully
round up, just to be safe
20 calories,
spit out seeds.
1 centimeter
dot of blood, wiping sleeve
brush tickling ankles and knees
clawing the dirt, grasping,
gasping, for third time this week-
no, fourth? fifth?
Fuzzy head
hair in filth.
Gender:
Points: 1710
Reviews: 22