I say, “What seems to be the problem?” You say, “I don’t know. You called me in.” I say, “Are you getting enough exercise?” You say, “I’m too tired after a day on my feet. My muscles ache from the up-down-up-down-up-down.” I say, “Are you taking your fluoxetine as recommended?” You say, “The little half-moons? …

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Rooms where there is living and dying Giving and drying Eyes, diagnoses either millstones or balloons On frail necks. In these touchstone rooms we make our house, And forsake our spouse At home, that home. Our promises are full of “soons”, Our ears, “Next?” In their beds our guests slumber evades Cacoph’ny in spades Sings …

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