There will be no poem today because this poet has been deliberately woken up, and kept awake, at four hours’ sleep.

Because she woke up to a van full of tear gas and phosgene.

Because she is being remotely monitored and made fun of with ugly little transceiver sounds every time she moves.

Because this has been going on daily for over five years with no redress.

Because this poet is DISGUSTED WITH HER NATION.