an unrehearsed universe

Hardcore Small Steps

What he's going to say
is that the township needs him
costs to the community
are spiraling out of control
and he's the man with a finger
on the pulse
on the trigger

Concerned citizenry, sure,
but those other people
(like you)
look for leaders

When seasoned operatives exist
there aren't enough daylight hours
to grade on a curve

What use in the reminder
our nine-to-five counts as forty
only if one doesn't count
the six-to-midnight
a veritable plan of nights and weekends
with no help for the overages
you work every week