solomon grundy

The sign says “Let Go”

A homeless encampment 


The drive home last night 

Was like magic. 

Not a care in the world. 

Getting ready for a fast

But the past  - every time-

I passed a kidney stone. 

So I made sure anti had-

Were gone. 

Almost every night 

I sit in my car 

And listen to music 

Before I go inside. 

I don’t know if the herbs

(Interstellar Blends)

Are making me confident 

And more observant, 

more articulate-

But something is. 

I credit the blends. 

I’m hearing chord progressions 

And words to songs 

That I’ve known for 30 years -

But it’s like I’m hearing them now

For the first time. 

It’s an amazing place to be.