Five zero zero at fifty percent then start

A dim light, spinning glass carousel

Whirring sloshes through my head

4:59

Gravy thoughts of Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes swirled,

supernaturally bright green peas,

and a luminous square of cherry compote

3:13

sunset orange and avocado green tv tray

Permission to stay up with Nightstalker or Columbo

Prying open oven hot aluminum edges

1:46

Cuddled deep in the sofa

Peeled cardboard steam rising

Sticky sweet cherries burst—Beep

Zeros insistent

Tearing thin plastic shrouding

Sensible broccoli and quinoa

Awaiting my fork to stir