sadomasochistic stunt pilot,
desperation is
the unassuming,
ruthlessly efficient
chauffeur of my life—
impeccably liveried,
morning, noon, and night
and willing to work
for the pittance
of experience—
I'm so pleased
to watch it weave
around the traffic
of my common sense,
bypassing
all self-respect
to get me
to the tomb
on time.
