Sip

Once we find it,
Then rewind it
Near beginning,
Feckless winning.

When we wallow,
Suck and swallow,
Cough and hack,
Get off track.

Go on, revisit.
Not better, is it?
Better seems
From endless dreams.

Dreams aren’t real
Or close the deal.
Make peace with choices.
Hush those voices

That change the scene
From orange to tangerine,
Matter of degrees.

Even after the squeeze,
The juice still sweet
And stingy,
Tangy tingly.

But cures your thirst?
Squelch outburst
Of drama nothing.
Now relax and sip.

Let the faucet drip.
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 4/12/22