the motorcycle broke

and i am ill-tempered
over so many trifles

the many things hungry
constantly entitled 

to attention: annual
registrations monthly

bills daily upkeep
such as the yard

weeds who regularly
misunderstand such as

dust overstaying its
welcome the mouse

i saw in the corner
and the by-hour count

of batteries such as
the watch the mobile

phone is it possible 
to leave and be away?

i have half the mind
tell Gloria i am not

appearing anytime soon
but am sure she will

ask for the numbers
when what will she say

do to keep what at bay
until my return

what will not leave
will wait insensitively

the things to do 
in this world

the motorcycle broke
chapters to translate

manuscript to write
events and weeds

i take the dogs out
for a walk and miss

running