i sit in profound silence in my own presence. no one is here, but there are many beside me. i am alone. even the stars have their own planets as companions. i, among billions, am left alone, but i am not lonely.
He wanted a Florida getaway. But his bills took all of his pay. So he bought a picture of some palm trees. And a CD with sounds of the wind and sea. Got out a few beers. Gave a toast and said cheers.