beans and potatoes in a tupperware

im told not to microwave my food in plastic containers

im told, also, that there is no rainwater on earth without plastic particles.

im told there's an amount of plastic the size of a credit card in my body at all times. 

im told the drought is over.

im told to think of the future; how many kids do you want and when?

im told i'll never afford a home. 

im told this is Chicago's most mild winter in years. decades.

im tolled. im told. im too old. im tolling. im toiling. im trolling. im tired.