Roll Over

He sits and watches

the charge increase on his phone

he times the fridge’s hum, he

knows when the furnace will kick on

he f***s around online making

stupid jokes, music, and words

he drinks coffee and thinks about

those Vietnamese fingers that held the beans

before he took them in

he calls his loves, he takes a nap

(this all exhausts him)

he has found a way to take a journey

without going anywhere

he is finding peace with headphones on

he cuts his hair

and now, now, he’s just waiting

for this big ol’ crazy world

to roll over.

Reviews

[R.E. Ray]

JR, it's like a canoe trip on a stream of consciousness, some good and strange views on the journey. It's how the mind hops, much like a gnat, here to there without much explanation. I think you'll have much company, even if at a distance, as we experience this new crisis in America and beyond. At least we have each other in these strange times. Keep the coffee brewing. I might add a splash of whiskey to mine.

[JR]

Might have to make mine a little spicy as well. Thanks man.

[R.E. Ray]

You're welcome, JR. You're producing some good stuff during this lockdown or whatever your governor calls it.

[Leviari]

a very entertaining and stimulating read. You offered a very vibrant take on what seems to be a lazy day routine, turning the mondane activities into something captivating. I really enjoyed your lines :)

[JR]

Thanks! I appreciate it. Routine might be all I have for awhile...