EMOTIONAL SOLUTION by Jennifer Dotson
I’m stapling anger by its ear
to the corkboard but it refuses
to stay put
I’m thumbtacking fear and
nailing jealousy but they
wriggle and writhe
on the wall
Duct tape works well
on shame and regret
but even extreme stickiness
won’t fix them in place
I’m running out of supplies
to keep my emotions in check
Hope and love better get here soon