xerophyte

every window I have ever slept in front of
has always faced the sun, no matter
if they were facing east or west

although I am bummed this morning
because I woke up and remembered 
I am 40 years old, not 30 years old

and then the southern sun reminded me 
I have zero fight, meaning nothing
to battle today, so I can just live

I have woken up in front of many windows,
with many people with many pasts,
but I am just glad to open my eyes

despite time and age, despite dry mouth, 
just drink water with smiling fangs,
and live another day to sleep in front of another window.