Warm Water River

My arms are melted iron,
the floor pulls.
Skin a loose heavy sack
on my bones and liquid back.
The bulb stings, I squint.
Too tired to move.
Aching tired.
Reading makes my eye lids sink.
Tiny tingles of stretching like
islands in my legs say
"I want bed".
Why did I get up so early today...

I am floppy.
Every muscle says "no".
Mind says "ache".
Rest and flow,
drift and careless,
warm water river,
and slow sleep.

© Mark Sheeky. Permission is required for reproduction.