I AM SURROUNDED

Thank you is a start but not enough.

Shave?

Sure, said I

It’ll take me some time

I lost my hand in France

Crawl. Discover. Run. Implore. Gorge. Slumber. Dig. Play. Breathe. Laugh. Grow. Weep.

Coffee?

Sure said, I

It’ll take me some time.

I lost my leg in Korea

Savor. Roar. Soak. Freeze. Thaw. Light. Burn. Drink. Toss. Catch. Jump. Rise. Fall.

Fill er’ up?

Sure said, I

It’ll take me some time

I lost my mind in Vietnam

Soar. Swim. Dream. Stride. Swing. Throw. Reap. Scamper. Guzzle. Grasp. Caress.

I have done numerous luxurious things paid for by noble ghosts and men and women, there and not there—but always on guard.