by gosh

it seems a lot of us humans
get so philosophical
and sentimental
near the end
of each roman calendar year

those romans knew how

to prick you
didn't they

and of course

we've left another
year of devastation
& turmoil
behind us

so being reflective

isn't so bad
an idea

but still

if there's a way
to escape tomorrow's humdrum
surely someone
will package that
for the next
big box store

i'm trying

not to make light
of these deep deep
considerations
after all we really
go around
but once
don't we

so when the new calendar starts

i'll try & get things rounded out
in my own head
     no guarantees of course

--- e b bortz