Wake when dog whimpers. Prick
Finger. Inject insulin.
     Glue teeth in.
    Smoke cigarette.
     Shudder and fret.
Feed old dog. Revise syllabic

On self-pity. Get Boston Globe.
Drink coffee. Eat bagel. Read
     At nervous speed.
    Smoke cigarette.
     Never forget
To measure oneself against Job.

Drag out afternoon. 
Walk dog. Don’t write.
     Turn off light.
    Smoke cigarette.
     Watching sun set.
Wait for the fucking moon.

Nuke lasagna. Pace and curse.
For solitude’s support.
     Drink Taylor’s port.
    Smoke cigarette.
     Sleep. Sweat.
Nightmare until dog whimpers.