the disproportionality
of his features
made mr nothing
somewhat noticeable

he read the classics
and the grammarians
of forlorn lust
hidden behind
ailing women

there was something
distinctive about
his fascination
with mondays
and the colours
of fountain pen ink

only a daily dose
of vitamins and minerals
glucosamine sulfate
and odourless garlic
brought him down to earth
reminding that the creator
is sometimes a victim