Sit-ups

sit-ups

when are the times 

not troubling

do we ever 

step back from struggle

how often do we reflect 

on our own imbroglios 

only to conclude there's 

something as off 

as the planet's 

own movement

when are we ever 

un-desperate

just for minutes 

every two weekends

when there's still 

cash in the wallet

and no trace yet 

of Sunday dread

I'm not gonna sit back 

and let it all happen

but pardon me 

for a minute 

while I uncouple 

the brakes  

on this speeding 

sandwich 

before we're all

knee-deep in the ketchup