The Advantages of Being a Gourd

 

 

driving into town

in a fog that no sun can burn off

 

i passed a light-bearded hiker

walking along I-65 with a camping backpack.

 

no one will ask him to produce goods and services today,

articulate his feelings, or defend a position.

 

there is something about his passions and ambitions

being hollowed out that I envy and I don't know why.

 

--rLp--