Oh Yeah, the Pilot’s Drunk

Years after appearing,
the ugliest man hides.

Shadows life from afar,
dizzies those close, and
angers strangers.

An emotionlessness like
mandatory overtime.

Grueling labor brings tears,
self-doubt.

No time-and-a-half.
Definitely no double-time.

Where’s this plane heading?
No safe spots in sight.

The landing gear is stuck,
engines out, gauges spinning