Meant to be by Kalvin M. Madsen

2018

Hello from the helpless

frozen in the sun,

growing like a flower deep underground,

yelping like a dog trying to be found.

In woods, meant to be

like a crab at the bottom 

of the sea,

or slithering serpent

in the depths of hell.

I’m feeling alright,

I’m feeling well.

In dorm, meant to be

like an ant on a kitchen 

Isle.

Or the pulling of a lever,

or the executioner’s smile

Hello with no position,

no feet in the sand.

Disregard my imposition

but sink with me

only for a spell.

Consider my discomfort

and treat me well.

Hallow for hallow

we all must bear,

so treat your neighbor nice

treat your neighbor fair.