it's too early to start drinking

i spend an hour

or two

with a screw driver

and screws,

molly bolts

and a new towel rack

for the bathroom.

the other one

fell down,

of course, they all do.

i'm a drunk

sailor on my knees,

cursing

as i measure

and remeasure.

bang a hammer

into the wall.

i'm not cut out for DYI.

i take a break,

a nap.

maybe tomorrow

there's someone out

there,

someone i can call.