to try and start counting
count the trouble (we’d get into)
the impossible
that there might be something (outside of me)
(still) unsure still not knowing (still)
other voices are good (about it)
or I don’t even really know
no doubt about it
looking back
showing others how to count
it’s the first chance
it’s a strange space to be in
it’s weird
it looks like some kind of animal matter
(impulse)
I’m happy to let others know
I want to catch-up
I never mind
yet (it is) always so vague
& I am crazy
and we were left
now I’m left
(it’s the impulse)
I’ve spent the day counting
and I don’t mind so much
(actually I don’t mind at all)
for brackets count as characters
Kelly Malone 