“useless”

the electricity parade
like a blade to the skin
cutting off our fins to turn us into men
regarded more priceless as lifeless
we decide to die away
regarded more precious as newborns
we fall into the world once more
like a feather on my face or
a moon inside my heart
I play my undecided part
taking breaks in between the minutes
to float anchorless
I rank myself against the world
 and feel useless
   --oct 25, 2002