This is a Hold Up

Gravity is a terrible partner,
even when laying down.
All muscles fight against
an inevitable collapse. Bones
succumb to positioning. Blood
flows through downstream veins
and we are all stupider for it. It
is only through a concerted effort
that we can bear the weight, hold up
against such scrutiny. Otherwise
it all becomes mush and my structures
are getting weaker by the minute.

4/19/11