13 Jun Write It Down

I had an idea but I lost it
alone like the yellowhammer
drinking drops of temptation’s blood
no tingling in my left ear to speak of
who are the unwell wishers
I hadn’t robbed an eagle’s nest
though the onus is hung
bring some church dust 
for my lingering death
may-cats chase glowworms
almost never catch a mouse
hang this duck upside down
next time I’ll set sail 
wearing the guarantee of earrings