Jake's Flea Market

when you’ve pushed down on the floor with both feet
unbent yourself at both knees   at both hip joints unbowed

when you’ve stood upright to begin beside your bed

uncrook yourself at both elbows   at both wrists uncurl

in your hand the candlestub in the candlestick
the flame you created   the fire   lower it

show yourself your light   your feet   your floor
your way through your darkness