LATE AFTER THE 23RD

LATE AFTER THE 23RD
by nicole kuwik
Swallowing envelope glue
at 9 in the morning on Sunday,
I wonder how the hell
I can get my hands on a stamp
before my payment is late
Sure, ok, I’ve got some ideas,
but the paint is all dry,
the cardboard is packed,
and I’m scheduled
10 to 7.