This Being Here

Relax.
It’s not exactly
taxidermy. I mean, well, yes,
I guess there’s much the Universe
would like to press into
the pockets, caverns,
simulacritudes of you –

but let’s not think we can’t make do
with what we’ve got.
Amazing what can hit the spot.
Occasionally graciously –
and almost always spaciously –
if often, let’s admit, salaciously –
an “I” can do without the dot.

The torrents and vicissitudes
that make up life
are so ubiquitously evident,
accessible and free of strife
one hasn’t any need to fear:
it’s clear enough,
if queer – this being here.




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