“Some Days” — AleXander Hirka

Some Days, Other Days

And The Ones In Between

Rise

Some days swirl around
in whirlpools of water
and disappear
—into the plumbing.

Most days open shades pour coffee
soap toothpaste comb to praise Hygeia
Greek goddess of health
—lather rinse no need to repeat.

Many days rebirth missed
as sun arrived…