Draft

Writing slips through narrow gaps
In the chinking of the skull
Sending a little shiver

Down the thoughts that sit too close.
You don’t want to seal the skull.
Indoor pollution, radon,

All sorts of problems build up.
You do need the skull to breathe,
But it can get too leaky,

And that’s where writing comes in,
Especially in old skulls
Whose cold thoughts dress in layers.