Listless
but not lacking lists
we drift from start of task to task
half a heart engaged
half a mind to dash
make a break for clean air
and there’s the rub
our chimp brains love
and chimp arms seek hugs
but they must stay empty
at least
until the dust settles
Mar 24, 2020
Mar 24, 2020 at 5:39 AM UTC
Listless
but not lacking lists
we drift from start of task to task
half a heart engaged
half a mind to dash
make a break for clean air
and there’s the rub
our chimp brains love
and chimp arms seek hugs
but they must stay empty
at least
until the dust settles
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