My birthday was a week ago. I thought
I’d get some messages of love and care.
No sooner did I rise than something brought
down Comcast and I lost the Internet,
the cable, and the landline. I was caught
unable to respond to wired wish,
but I attempted calmness as I’ve taught
myself. I took a bath. I washed my hair.
I left the issue to be cable-fought.

(Magic 9)