8/13/2003

Saw it coming
out of the corner
of my eye
too late
lost my bearings
stumbled into
the open furnace
and got burned
again
in spite of
knowing better
because
just like last time
I spent
a restless night
out of control
I never had
praying for help
to anyone listening
swearing
I would never
do again
what
I had done
wrong
if
I can help it
just let me
make it through
the night
sleeping soundly
for several
consecutive hours
but
my prayers went
unanswered.