April Fool

On a day where I am determined to repossess
all the days I have lost
to events or attitudes
where mildew would gladly
take residence,

I am chilly and want to lance
the illness under my skin
so that decompression from the world
releases into ease.

I am encouraged to malinger
and let the world pass by
in all the hurry and hustle of the mind.

Let me pull the covers over my head
and sink into the luxury of sleep.
Let me pull the covers over my head
and push the snooze alarm for hours.
Let me pull the covers over my head
and ignore all the ruckus
for just one peaceful day alone.

No one the wiser
for this April fool.