Falter The halting, arresting, hitch comes back The nausea comes back Sleep continues to be erratic Moods too despite what feels like every effort You’re not your best Holding onto/Dreading The past/future Try to be present Falter but try You’re
How to Survive, Week 2 Edition
Brush your teeth Make a plan Tell people Accept help Start sleeping through nights Participate in a group exercise Cook for the family Cook at all Remember to eat Tidy up Wash dishes Put away clean laundry at least one
How to Survive
Drink water Unclench your jaw Take a deep breath Take several Be unoriginal Reach out to someone you need Check in on someone who may need you Go to sleep Get up Keep drinking water Keep breathing
What Remains
The alcohol prep pad on the floor(that I picked up then andwhich has traveled back home with me)The box of wound dressing blocking the middle of the TV screenThe throw pillow cover, empty the pillowon the stained loveseat The package
On A Young Early-Bloomer as I Had Been
I’ve seen her a handful of timesbeforeToday Her outfit intentional(a little risque?)(am I simply too long out of that age range) But I remember the feeling Her back straightenedas she passes someone certainschoolmates maybe Her friendwhose hands flew to covermuch