Tuesday, May 17, 2022

powerless

there's a phenomenon
which brings together
those who would ordinarily 
hide

the sudden shut down of
every distraction, every
convenience, the hum of 
power

they're in the yard now
is it just us, why is this
happening, when will it
end

I'm suddenly starving to
death, there wasn't enough
coffee, how long will this
last

the front rooms, illuminated,
dim then brighten with each 
passing cloud, the air so very
still

an hour has passed & I am certain
this is the end, or the start of the
inevitable zombie apocalypse, send
help

the restoration of our lives, sanity
is estimated for later this evening
DAMMIT, I'll have to shower in the 
dark