at the grocery
the lights are brighter
than i remember
fruits and veggies
loud with colour
in this film
with no frame
& i have never
been so aware of my legs and chest
at the same time
so compressed
as i point at salmon
that seems plastic
& shout
2 pounds!
as though making
a bid through the din
& lingering
of rubbing alcohol
as i submit yes
to whatever
as i cannot see lips
to make out
(muffles)
a morse code
i cannot
understand