Television turned off,
allowing me 
to actually involve
myself in existing.

No more jello for me!
I lead and do not follow 
anyone anymore.

Winking at angry children 
who have become
such refreshing clichés.

Terrorize the cat
and
eat the gerbil.
Put bleach in the dogs' food.

Entertain a melting
nothingness. Ignore
the droning
of the hive.

For in my walking
back and forth,
I have discovered 
it helps if I pray.