The Next Day

The next day, Filled, With the dreams, Of uncompleted history, Promises hope, And time, Except, You have things to do, Others need you, Depending, Requiring, For their absolutes, You are a means, To their end, A helpful partner, To their process, You drift, Through the day, The week, The year, Even the leaves, Get their days, Of green and yellow, But not you, You wait, You muddle, Bask in the glory, Of busyness, So active you are, Getting things done, Truth teases, Scratching, At the closet door, It hangs, Unwrinkled, Waiting to be worn, Because it was made, Just for you, It's comfy, Regal, even, The world awaits, Your cloak, Your stroll, Down the runway, To record, What's to come, And that's your dream, A designer's sample, The glimpse, That tells the story, The next day, You are scheduled, To appear, Present your case, No jury, No judge, No verdict, An opening argument, Your evidence, Which validates, You, Being, Here, Wasn't a waste after all. (10/14/02)