for argument's sake

adaptation is more difficult than expected.

hunger spurs me
I feast on expired cans of philosophy
and gristle
from the dumpster behind the shop-rite.

something rustles under there.

contempt masks what judgment
flesh falls away
ribcage stares gooseflesh and
shudders

adaptation is more difficult

resolved: that the mind and body are one
that the heart learns
that we are rational creatures able to
exercise control
resolved

wildlife creeps in
rats maggots feral cats
scrabbling for bones

I miss you
I miss me
I miss

adapt