the lesson.

start from the top
then work your way down.
work through the chaos
chip away
all that is false.

start from the top
work your way down
dig deep
move fast
or slow (if thats how you like it)

be attentive
at all times
learn to read
between the lines
pay attention
move left to right

find the spot
that makes the heavens explode
breaking down barriers
push if you have to
pull if you want to

tense and rough
or maybe
soft and slow

magic only happens
when you know where to go.
let it out
push back in

start from the top
then when you're done,

start all over again.

bender.

dirty dishes in the sink
waking up to this incredible heat

last night was a blur

what happened?

strangers asleep on my living room floor
needle on the record (Pink Floyd) ready to be flipped hours ago.
empty beer cans found in unexpected places:
behind the toilet
under the sink
in the closet

my head feels tight and hot
my stomach is spinning
and I want to shoot the birds outside
for chirping too loud

the cat is looking at me, cause clearly he has all the answers.

I take a look around my apt and survey the scene..
and wonder to myself
if i should just fall back to sleep.

I reach for the clock
and realize

its early morning Tuesday, 8:15...