Even poets
submit patent proposals.
They are mainly concerned with the utilization of
twinkling of the stars,
movements of eyelashes and butterflies,
sparking of lovers,
and pull force of the muses.
Beyond that, I propose
a household innovation.
In your modern kitchen, 
replace gas with
neuroparalytic gas.
It will lighten your work
and take away all your worries.

(1985)