“Hello everyone, how you doing tonigh?
I have something interesting planned…
My poem for you is unique, and here’s why:
…I’m not sure just when it began…
I came into this place a short while ago,
and was struck by a strange de ja vu…
And I feel it. Right now, as my words fill this space,
And I gaze out and see all of you…
This really is strange, but I think I know why,
This poem is set, well… right now.
This poem consists of this poem itself,
And myself as I read it aloud.
And all of yourselves as these words cross your mind,
which invite you to subtly feel…
That this is the moment this poem belongs.
The moment this poem was real.
As soon as I’m done, these words will return,
To just ink on a page of this book.
They’ll wait there like stones for as long as it takes,
For some reader to give them a look.
And when that reader reads, they’ll project themselves here,
As far as their imagination allows.
They’ll have their own image, but they’ll never know,
How we all feel being here now.
I’m still not so sure when this poem began,
Or if it will ever be through…
But I’ve come to a place where I’m moved to extend,
A humble and heartfelt
Thank You.”
~r