28 staples down the middle of my belly

I wish I were the moon.
I wish I were Neko Case.
I wish I were anywhere 
but here.

Last night I dreamt
that I sold my soul,
and this morning
I am so glad
I still have it, somewhere.

How will you know
I am alive
if I don't keep writing?

"Is that all you've got?!"
I scream to the sun,
an interrobang comes back
from Hashem
and I shut the fuck up. 

I am glad I am here.
I am glad I am hurting.
I am listening to the mirror
and not giving up.