the morning work out

as

i wait for the pot to boil

and then

for the

ground

coffee to absorb

the water

poured,

i lie down on the kitchen

floor

and do

a few pushups,

sit ups,

some stretching.

i tap my belly

like a small melon,

ripened

over time,

then pinch

the sides.

i use the sink and the dishwasher

door,

to rise.