He Reads

his Bible in the cusp

of early morning even though

words come halting-slow.

After a full arising – washes & dresses

followed by toast and coffee 

with a little milk. Visits his mailbox

after down the stairs. Stubbed

toe pain still around. Slowly

back upstairs mail in hand—

reaches the couch

reads: burgers two for one

oil bill overdue

others set aside -- living still

his song. And tired eyes

lead him into sleepy layers.