The List

I made a list of things

Today

Of materials that won’t last,

Not safe

Of people who smile but not

With eyes

Of prayers that won’t be

Complied

Of nicknames that blow,

Way up

Of work that will be left

Undone

Of broken objects left to

Stay broken

Of promises that stay blank,

Not amended

Of even you,

Who should

Find a meaning,

To this end.