The cold fish conversation
The lethal martyrdom
The clumsy attempt at warped domination
The mind game boogie
All fade like canned laughter in a cancelled sitcom

I watch a mellow mystery
Knowing the bad guy will be caught
And that I will forget his name
Minutes after the credits scroll
And that’s ok

A blanket for the senses
Pillow battles sharpness
Fast food, no calories

And I move on
The comfort of the guilty pleasure
The warmest
Softest jacket.

Tomorrow I will again embrace
Gladly, with great appetite
The delightful discourse
Attune to the wonders and the nuances
The difficult, the thoughtful and the facetious
Somehow stronger for the escape