9/4/2003

I watched Tipsy
stagger
into the pub
unsure
what to order
in the face of
all that
has to get done
whether one
wants to
or not
and took a seat
by myself
keeping
to the shadows
still and quiet
allowing time
for what is
coming down
to finish falling
into place
before making
any effort
to intercede with Tipsy
who does great work
when no one
is trying to
whip him into
a shape
at odds with
the one
he is doing
his share in.