here

I am still exactly right here
the view from this seat
from this level
too close to see it clearly
to understand this feeling
my eyes feel sore and it’s hard to focus
my chest feels heavy and empty at the same time
I am frozen and stuck
watching the hands spin on the clock
still as the day flies by
and I make agreements and deals
I will start at noon    at three   at five
the light comes and goes
and I am still exactly right here