January 28, 2025

one of us

One of us is looking out, and one of us has closed the gates.
One of us is hungry, and one of us has cleared both plates.
One of us is burning up and one of us is basking.
One of us is wondering why, and one of us stopped asking.
One of us has tongue and teeth, and one of us all gum.
One of us is tenderized, and one of us is numb.
One of us is ripe with mercy, and one of us is rot.
One of us can build a bridge, and one of us cannot.
One of us is tending roots and one of us is reaping.
One of us refuses rest, and one of us insists on sleeping.