A Hangover’s Value

when too long has gone without a physical discomfort
the body forgets what the straining feeling is
and a double reminder leads to the crispest insight
for the soggiest mind; a beverage or two too many
leads to a cave where the fire can only be seen in
the shadow, tied up and lying down it becomes
transparent: my body is futile, as far as plans go
brutalized, as far as permanence is concerned
and willing to go no farther than i could throw me