do not exceed the stated dose

do not exceed the stated dose

it’s early days;

all nervous fox eyes

holding the light.

singing limbs

all a-hush.

it’s meant to be administered

slowly, this medication

classed as ‘friendship.’

time slowed

to allow a tolerance to develop.

too direct, words coupled

with a gaze held too long.

bringing a sudden rush

of vertigo.

i’ve never been one

for patience; it gambols

away from me.

before i can catch it

by the collar.

another accidental

overdose.