“I Intend to Rot!”

I intend to rot!

I wear my socks

though they bother my toes

I wear my blanket

and underwear from Tuesday

I made it to the couch

(I fell asleep there,

yesterday.)

I have a remote

I intend to rot

eating is too far away

so is the bathroom

it hurts, but I am busy rotting

the shades are down

and I hear rain

the heater is broke

and it is January

my feet are wet

I stepped in a puddle Wednesday

I ran out of booze

and should be getting ready for Church

(but, I intend to rot)

(1998)