dour and sour

some people have no sense
of humor.
they are dry
and dark, sour
and dour, shaking their
heads
at the slightest
of cracks,
of attempts at lightening
up the moment.
you can see it on their faces.
it's all about
work
and repetition.
duties
and trying not to sin.
god forbid
that a sarcastic
remark is made with
no harm intended,
no malicious thought
in mind.
they go through life
as if going to the gallows.
walking
the plank,
pacing the green mile
waiting for it all
to end.