Non-verbals

Sitting at the breakfast bar
One on either side
I look left and he looks right
At the programme guide
For once I stop him switching
Oh fantastic outer space
OK no other comment
Big dejected face
Lookleft gets excited now
But Lookright’s eyes are glazed
He drums his right-hand fingertips
While I’m engrossed amazed
His face starts getting twisted
With his eyes and mouth askew
Another yawn resisted
And he’s wiping tears from view
Here comes the explanation look
Deep space is really deep
Lookdown is bending forwards
He’s actually asleep
Can you make it to the sofa
Watch the big TV instead
Catch up with the basketball
Before you bash your head