The Thick of It

… And the crisis continues.
Intrusions mostly, but also
muddled meanings, intentions.
We get on by getting on.
To do otherwise would undo
the progress we’ve made.
The automatic lighting overhead
reveals the word of the day.
I only get one way of looking.
Finally reaching the maximum dispute,
my disposition caves.
Just like last time, only friendlier.

-r. miller