4/18/2003

The invisible man
a
solid manifestation
of fantasy
and experimentation
is not to be
toyed with.
He goes
where he wants
untroubled
by those
who would hound him
if they knew
he was there
and is
the welcome lover
of
numerous women
who are certain
he looks like
the man
they imagine.
Those with
little to hide
enjoy his confidence
while others wonder
what
he is up to.
His laughter
in broad daylight
when there is
nothing to see
inspires
nervous reactions
in
everyone present
for
a burnished appearance
is no assurance
anyone’s secrets
are safe.
He has
a sense of humor
of course
having seen what
he has
when
no one suspects
but
rarely exploits
this advantage
though not above
a practical joke
now and then.
He is well aware
in spite of his
conspicuous eccentricity
that
his days are
as numbered as
everyone else’s.
He is a surprise
of course
when he
makes himself known
and is often willing
without much ado
to autograph objects
for
adoring fans
signing simply as
the invisible man.