treatment

it was a strike
a ‘something’ strike
everyone was saying
‘I’m sick’
‘I’m questionable’

—I get that

it’s scary
how much
we missed

anyway
that’s one thing—
take care of everyone

—it’s a ship!

lift the whole boat
right?

—good for both of you

so I sat
with it a while
I felt blank

—maybe you just say

yeah

—it’s hard to be here

it’s like
I want what
you want

—yes

or what looks good:

—yes

not the crowd
not winning

—they’re the same!

and now
I don’t feel like that
I can’t really be
there

—should we go
for a walk instead?

sure
where’d you park?

—by you