MixTape

pouring myself
empty
the news is full
of ominous warnings
marriage and children
are dangerous to
women's health

laugh at the cruel
joke
already shaking
in pain crippled
a bit at at time
from oversharing

out of everything lately
out of luck
out of money
out of patience
and desire
and freedom

when did time
alone in my head
and a mixtape
become time off?