Kishana Mornai

I stand at the center Center of the compass. North south east west. I lift my foot to travel north But the compass spins Whirling round and round Or is that me? Spinning aimlessly. Where is north? Where is south? Where am I? A blur of arrows round my feet – It makes me dizzy. To faint – sinking into soft blameless pressureless dark – Or not to faint?

Hand in my pocket My fingers curl Around two small pills Put there Just In Case. How are you feeling How are you doing Are you OK? I open my wallet A list of instructions Numbers to call Put there Just in Case. How are you feeling How are you doing Are you OK? A syllabus altered Things crossed out Different assignments Put there Just In Case. How are you feeling How are you doing Are you OK? NO! Shutupandleave.