eyes, half-lidded
drool, ever so
slow, calm, regular
breathing pattern
influences mood
offers peace and
attempts to influence
relaxation………
shuffling note papers
force an abrupt end
to what may have become
a fanciful daydream
the slow slip
from engaged consciousness
to floating above
the noisy din
struggling inmates
forehead’s furrowed
scratching and madly erasing
attempted essays
unkempt hair flitters
in a windowless room
three squeaky fans
keep me in my chair