the platitudes of willful resemblance

I am a man of chronic conditions

and if you bless me I’ll say thanks

but that’s all

no one renders the image well

and while the coffee is hot

the outside is almost hotter

and I eat a pinkish apple

drink bottled water

and stare at your walls

sugarless scenarios

contemplating my next tattoo

I am a spiritual guide

wearing a gun and a leatherman

ready for anything

I’m ready for you

– Hoc Scripsi