Want muscles to lift–
the Klarstein AC box two stories,
my goddaughter hanging like a monkey from my arm,
my wooden desk, vacuum underneath.
Want money for–
wasting time studying poetry at McGill,
a scandinavian-style apartment in Griffintown,
donating 500 a month to CMHA.
A homeless woman–
I gave her 4 dimes,
71 dollars for a Phillips Bodygroomer 7000,
Amazon Prime, one day shipping.
Bee book– edited Joana’s new chapter,
didn’t drive Patricia home.
Good,
or maybe bad.
I want.
I want freedom.
Want of kindness.
Want of power.
6d ago
May 28, 2026 at 4:07 PM UTC
Want muscles to lift–
the Klarstein AC box two stories,
my goddaughter hanging like a monkey from my arm,
my wooden desk, vacuum underneath.
Want money for–
wasting time studying poetry at McGill,
a scandinavian-style apartment in Griffintown,
donating 500 a month to CMHA.
A homeless woman–
I gave her 4 dimes,
71 dollars for a Phillips Bodygroomer 7000,
Amazon Prime, one day shipping.
Bee book– edited Joana’s new chapter,
didn’t drive Patricia home.
Good,
or maybe bad.
I want.
I want freedom.
Want of kindness.
Want of power.
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