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