Paper Weight

Folded the laundry like any other day Watered the plant on the sill Put the kettle on, stood at the window Watched the street hold still Everything weighs a little more The mug, the key, the door Paper weight on the desk Holding down what The wind hasn't touched yet Going through the motions With my hands full of stone Living in the ordinary Like it's all I've ever known Turned the lock, counted the stairs Same cracks in the plaster, same cold air The neighbour's light was on at three again Neither of us mentioned it Everything takes a little longer now The walk, the breath, the sound Paper weight on the desk Holding down what The wind hasn't touched yet Going through the motions With my hands full of stone Living in the ordinary Like it's all I've ever known The paper weight isn't holding anything down It's proof that someone Expected wind Same cracks in the plaster Same cold air