He is munching on nuts,
vigorously,
Utilising the muscles he has.
He has wonderful eyes,
Hawk eyes,
Wide set and is,
Now eating a banana with a plastic spoon.
We both have motioned for a waiter.
He is masticating on a blob of Almond paste that he,
Has scooped from the glass jar in the,
Middle of the table, by the ash tray
With his index finger,
Nibbling like a squirrel,
And there is something askew,
As he rushes,
To the aid of a woman carrying,
Four heavy bags.
He leaves his own where it is,
Unattended.
I wonder if he’s on drugs, or
Just a tourist,
High on Africa,
A white man free to do as he pleases.
I wonder why the other white man on the table next to ours,
First asked him to mind his bags,
Whilst he used the toilet,
And never came back.
Maybe I’m reading too much into it,
But,
I am a black man preparing to fly, and
Have been informed about bags,
Suddenly left, unattended.
♦photo – Boeing♦
evocative short poetry – words move
And so my dear friend, it seems you write to and for many others, but not to or for me? Should I feel hurt? Of course you know that I am not, but I miss you ever so much! Did you ever get the gifts that were left for you? Have you been flying to other places but not to me?
I have not been able to shake loose the conviction that we are going to meet. I’d rather sooner than later. Health-wise for me things are not dire, but they are not great either. I say that not to scare you or guilt you into writing, but just so you will know that your prayer is always good for my soul. Please write and let me know how you are. . .and Simon. . .and all of your family. You are deeply loved! – daily in my prayers, often on my mind, forever in my heart.
(Are you up for another Lenten journey? A campfire sounds good right about now, along with a nice glass of wine, and some good music.)
Love,
Paula
sweetie I tagged you with the next Big Thing! That is how I see your work and don’t worry about doing it or not. The important thing is that you know that I think of you as the next Big Thing!
So on point! So true, you are so magnificent with your words.