Up in the middle of the night again
My house silent as God
Can't stop thinkin' about her
Not likely. Not likely.

My son went to a Christmas party last night
Grateful for his job
Grateful for him
Sweet 16

I ordered the book about Chinese hermits
For those who walk the path of solitude
Tea and oranges
Protector of the Mountain

Wittgenstein to Alex
And Cornel West
Prayers for the animals
Things Not Seen

        Chicago Blues. Dublin Greens.