“How are you doing?”
Shaky,
Gentle,
Careful
Careful now.
Please don’t speak my name too loud
Your acknowledgement far out of reach
Counting seconds like pulling teeth
Silent sobs wrack this body
That old ache chasing away apathy
But is it really better?
Is it better now?
Are you better?
Are you better now?
Will you excuse me,
I need to go pick up the pieces again
Woolgathering 