Entourage

He talks about
those around him
people he knew growing up
dreams or specters

they all seem so real
content as they prattle about
gossiping and giving him advice.

He used to be a superman
lately he stumbles with this
ache then that sickness
doesn’t have the strength

to fight. Those he loved
don’t seem to love him anymore
doesn’t have the patience

for them anyway
too busy with old acquaintances
who now surround him
tempting him to leave it all behind.