In the Study of Relics . . . July 17, 2023

best not to imagine

ten years from now

and if I get there

ten years after that

I’m sure the backache

the left foot’s neuropathy

right sore shoulder and

wrinkles will be joined

by other aging groupies

to make it a real

backstage party

of pain and complaints

and having never been

interested in antiques before

it looks to be a required

course of study now