long time

if there's nothing
really happening
my suggestion is this
walk down to the nearest
lake
to you
(it is important that you
walk)
find a bench
in memory
of some Stephen Norman
loved by his wife
and children
probably some
friends from the
army too
light a cigarette
or take a drink from that
flask or hell
take some deep breaths
do
whatever it is you do
when you are relaxing
listen to the wind
see the way it moves
the water around
the way it moves
the leaves and the grass
around
listen to the birds
but don't pay too much
attention to the birds
let your head wander
and I know
what you will be thinking
if you're anything
like me or like anyone
you will be hoping
this is how it will be
when you go