once upon a time I told a man I couldn't pray
he said he would do it for me. once upon a time
a man told me to lower my expectations to the
floor. and not step on myself. once upon a time
a woman told me to feel closer to the earth and
stars at the same time. once upon a time I read
this is not a transition. this is life. and it’s all about
the repair. now is the only time. I get lost again.
in a hole. a cavity in a body. on the north side
of the earth. under one old rock. a lurk. a den.
it’s quiet here. some rocks are soft. with claws day after day it’s possible to make a dint. I won
-der how long he prayed for me. I’d like to tell him.
it’s the same act. falling apart. breaking open.