The humid smoke
dull heat & haze
have zapped, that is
sapped me
of all precious bodily fluids
except one
it seems I’ve assumed the role
of third base coach
on a Buddhist softball team
but you must learn to
carefully maneuver yr way thru
erratic hinges like
the day Superman
murdered God
modeled on the time
honored tradition
of sweat & nails
altho none of these guys
knows how to wear a hat