Between

 

                                           Image: ‘Ovid Void 10’ (January 2021)

 

good morning

between straightened pillows

overcome by brain centre dreams

and the plausible adventures

the rest of day embarks upon

contrary to your expert plans,

without your say-so too

the rest of the world

its wants and how-de-do

 

good afternoon

between the other end of the sandwich

bought at survival rates

a meal yours to make a meal of

and the locking of all work exits

as you exit, proof

(paid in full) you are certifiably

not a sovereign citizen

 

good evening

between the chaos and wonder

of a day like no other

brought up to management standards

all too soon

and the routine closure of all

yes all the above

you keep in an orderly fashion

its how-to-does and say-sos

 

good night

between the daylight that gave you

enough to go on, then some

and the featured moonlight

of a night like no other

capable of every mood change

known to humankind

you plumping pillows

resting the restive brain