1983-10-17

So I learn to wait
like the trees that grow and wave in the wind
endless now, sometimes I can, sometimes not.

I feel myself stir.
can’t be real unless something’s happening
a woman, people, travel…distractions all
pleasant enough when they come for free
but much too costly when I seek them

So I learn to wait
feel this moment on my skin
without the cage of acceptable conditions.
just this one, whatever it is.

gallagher
17 oct 83
irvine


— Copyright 1965-2008 by Dennis Gallagher —

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