every so often I must
disconnect
from nearly all communication
when I find that I am not only
unhappy with myself
but also filled to the brim with
resentment
of the happiness I see in
the ones I love
sometimes
no news
can be the best news


did you know in some
studies
solitary confinement
was found to ease the worst
cases of depression?


I'm just kidding
I made that up
I don't really know


but I'd rather be alone
than read another
word
of your perfect
picket fence
life