the longest groan

[fledgist]

 so much to do but go lie in the sun

and watch the clouds observe each changing shape

while looking upward with your mouth agape

allow the world to go by on the run

there are so many tasks that must be done

but not today there's time for one escape

from sordid duty take some rest and drape

your body on the bench just have some fun

soon you'll encounter the familiar task

hear the old words and even older lies

plunge back into the service of the known

to answer all the questions that they ask

hope to awaken light behind fresh eyes

and heal the causes of the longest groan