Slim came down 
on us, 
real cool . . .
                           on this bench.

the Swiss army carved jive love - red and amber

                           on this bench.

yo . . .
kilroy was here!


they wanted my faith, 
paid in full subscription.
                           on this bench.

new 
pews
loose 
reviews

- disillusioned missionaries . . .
waiting for you,
                           on this bench.

bliss - missed


a kiss . . .

soiled nicotine mocha khaki
in dirt 
and time,
this time, and next time

time and again . . .

time and again . . . 

time,
s(he) rests here . . .

                           on this bench.
(s)he calls it home.


this is where I sit.