he texts me in desperation
because he needs a distraction
from his family
screaming in conversation
his parents are not well
they really, really fell
his dad got kicked out
to no one knows where about
his little sibling are blind
of their parents not kind
of course with each other
but how are they unbothered?
then he thanks me for the talk,
he says he'll take a walk
with his dog Sailor,
who may chase the mailer
so will someone please;
loosen the leash
