the building

i regret moving
into the Roosevelt apartment
building.
although the lobby
has been upgraded.
new plants. paint.
a new black and white tiled
floor.
but the hallways are
long dark tunnels
that lead to Moscow.
cabbage boiling.
goats,
chickens. children
moaning.
there's a blood stain
outside
the elevator
on my floor.
someone put sand on it.
someone broke into my cage
in the basement
and took all my Christmas
decorations and photo
albums.
it's best to avoid
eye contact
in the elevator
and to hold your breath.
they're pulling
possum out
of the pool to have it
ready by
memorial day.
i can hardly wait.