you people will have to wait

i let the phone

ring,

i don't get up for the doorbell.

UPS is

at the back door,

i'm on the couch

stretched out,

waiting on

sleep to take place.

a cold beer

sits on my chest.

it's been a long day.

too long. i'm

drenched to the bone

with sweat,

heavy

with fatigue.

i just need a break.

you people will have to wait.