Saturday, May 15, 2021

A Party

had something wise to say then i forgot what it was
which is wise

waiting for you to come home soon the evening
getting started

the neighbors have been having a backyard party
they waved

but do not invite me over so i smile at them
i wave back

over the hours the party becomes louder
more intense 

feelings and some of the people fall back
lay on the grass

others are hopping up and down arms rigid
and chests out 

the games are all played and there's some
embarrassment as some leave

the few that remain do a sunburned pantomime
appear to be in a play

it takes me back 
as i hear your car pull up 


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