You wanted to know why I think that it's me
that needs to be responsible for everything.
Look at the clouds!
feverish and dragging their bellies horribly across the sky
Look!
That baby bird that fell and burst
hasn't washed away yet
and boot-sopping grey water
pools where the drains choke!
I can't even keep my phone charged
But at least I know how to grit my teeth and say
"I'm working on it."
And at least I know how to put my coat on.
People are always sitting in my living room
sipping tea
Kind, concerned eyes
and snide little half
smiles shaking their
heads and asking me
What exactly I thought I was
going to accomplish here tonight.
I don't think anything.
I have to live here.
All of you, go home!