Friday, January 24, 1997

nothing concluded 21

visiting one
less in years
more in the eyes
than anywhere else
across a busy place

more in years
less in the eyes
maybe walked right by
instead across this place
nothing concluded

shouldn’t ask
what is being seen
might spoil the surprise
if there is one in the box
like jack

most will never
read these words
forget hearing
them read
aloud

almost choking
smoke and hot
coffee
the dream
years away

two might make
the difference
is three times
running out the door
won’t look back

it isn’t a bus stop
my car is outside
and nothing keeps my
steel horse tied
to the modern day saloon

twenty-five minutes
past the hour
look up to the walls
flat paper flowers
nothing concluded. . .

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