regression

 

regression 

 

 

the big clock on the far wall 

moves backwards 

 

i clean my glasses, stare a little closer
at my computer screen 

 

the big clock on the far wall 

moves backwards 

 

i sit back in my chair, close my eyes, 

dream of being 16 or 22 or 47, 

any age but this one 

any moment other than now 

 

the big clock on the far wall 

moves backwards 

 

i get a cup of coffee, take a phone call, 

join a Teams meeting, answer email 

 

the big clock on the far wall 

moves  

 

backwards 

 

  

 

Jack Henry

 

 jack henry is a writer based in the deserts of SE California.  Recent success includes: Ariel Chart, Pure Slush, Raven Cage, Better than Starbuck's and elsewhere. in 2021 PUNK HOSTAGE PRESS released, driving w/crazy, available now at smile.amazon.com.