days

awaken mutter
swing legs over bed edge
gain footing dazedly walk

uneven urinary flow
clumsiness with pills
flossing finds a tender gumslot

the shower curtains are defiant
shampoo lather migrates to eye
despite caution a foot slips

another day takes the stage
there will be breathing and walking
reading and ridicule

warm inner glow of a good meal
flesh degradation under a relentless sun
a return home and an exhausted flop

we build cathedrals of days
altars and gargoyles apses and pews
sanctuaries against oblivion

sobriety adds sturdiness
friendship is the mortar
and every hour is another brick