my lips are bruised and

i have scratches on my back

are these metaphors?

bloodied fingertips

stain the pages

of a book

i’ve delayed reading

and instead of thinking

about actualities

i focus on pop culture

and revolution

the tarot cards say that

the wheel of fortune

is spinning out of control

and maybe tomorrow

a lightbulb will flash

and i’ll change my jeans

and my point of view