Hadley's World

by W.S. Merwin

Something I've not done is following me I haven't done it again and again so it has many footsteps like a drumstick that's grown old and never been used

In late afternoon I hear it come closer at times it climbs out of a sea onto my shoulders and I shrug it off losing one more chance

Every morning it's drunk up part of my breath for the day and knows which way I'm going and already it's not done there

Hi everyone, an overdue update on Lyn's situation for yall: she's still jobless, though temporarily staying with another friend who is helping take care of their needs and hunt for work. Thank you immensely for the continuing support and shares! It's a real lifeline for her in the current job market.

As before, I'm mirroring her plea from Bluesky because unfortunately she has very little audience or reach, and no presence on Tumblr. Lyn is an intersex Latina trans woman, jungle musician & comedy streamer, who has been out of work for a while and stuck couchsurfing on the cusp of homelessness. Please consider throwing her some support on their Patreon, every little bit helps! Here's their original graphic to explain: