Our skin and juice.

Are we all under 

a heavy

weight  

that packs us down

and 

shrinks us

changes our form

gets rid of our plumpness

dries our skin

saps our juices and

muchness?

We used to roll on the counter

adding zest

and vigor  to the crowd

just by our presence

conjuring far-away places

and sunny beaches.

Oh hell is not too far

when your skin rubs off

and your bones ache

and hot nights 

are nothing but 

fever chills.