He’s the only one 
seated and the
happiness in magazines
can stay closed


Toys, public announcements
the government and community
working for you
happiness in photographs

the doctors has a devoted garden
wooden furniture
and the wide romance
of regional stillness

He hears the other patient
say good bye…see you in
two weeks time
and like a swimmer

at a pool
He’s up as if he were
on the blocks
in summer.