We have been
leaving
for a long
time. First,
we
left the
fragrant grass of
lawns
and the
copper smell of
pennies.
Later, we left
fine
kisses
as if they were
old
soda cans
first loves in
aluminum bodies
10 cent refund in MI and IA.
Jobs, apartments,
houses,
appliances and
various gods
bob
in our wake
as we
age.
Now we can't
get the damn toaster to work
let alone
move our bowels
or anyone's
world.
The finale
should be
a snap.
After all,
we have been leaving
for a long
time.
____
for The Sunday Muse #234.