The Art Of Disappearing
When they say Don't I know you?
say No.
When they invite you to the party
remember what parties are like
before answering.
Someone telling you in a loud
voice they once wrote a poem.
Greasy sausage balls on a paper
plate.
Then reply.
If they say We should get together
say Why?
It's not that you don't love them
anymore.
You're trying to remember something
too important to forget.
Threes. The monastery bell
at twilight.
Tell them you have a new project.
It will never be finished.
When someone recognized you
in a grocery store nod briefly
and become a cabbage.
When someone you haven't
seen in ten years appears at
the door, don't start singing him
all your new songs.
You will never catch up.
Walk around feeling like a leaf.
Know you could tumble any second.
Then decide what to do with
your time.
