XOB

open the box,

close the box,

lift the lid slightly,

squint to see

what

slight lights are uncovering

something.

slightly yellow

blue lines

blurred words.

close the box.

shake the box.

flip the box upside down.

lift the box up
press it against the right ear.

nothing.

place box back on the table.

stare
from a distance.

pull a chair against the table.

sit.

place chin on table.
face the box.

close eyes.
imagine opening the box.

water pouring into the box
as it

opens.

more water.

open eyes.

place key into keyhole.

turn right.

turn right.

remove.