keep your dime

I run out of milk,

of bread,
olive oil, sugar and spices.

I run low
on detergent.

soaps
and towels.

things that make my life
go.

the hot water gets cold
before the shower
ends.

the lights flicker,
the show

starts, stops then
begins again.

dates are cancelled.
estimates
delayed.

telemarketers are on the phone.

work is stalled. no one seems
to be
there
when they said
they would.

i'm tired and weary, I've
run out of patience.

out of time. out of focus.
i'm losing my mind.

my ability to be kind.

the world has gone corrupt
and
rude, full of
narcissism
and lies,

thoughtless and selfish.

brother can you spare
me some love,
you can keep your dime.