a reminder says my case manager

i placed want above need

authority requested i adjust my behaviour

gamely i procure
my ridiculously slim lotto chance

bus ride general impotence
home
to unpack my loneliness

i save arguments from my pension
tuck them away

purchase ammunition
for my handgun

i clean and oil it’s engraved butt

‘i need to be a superhero’

First published at ‘The Plum Tree Tavern’ June 5th, 2022 edited by Russell Streur
Plum Tree Tavern: June 2022 (theplumtreetavern.blogspot.com)