Time traveler

passing through the future
doing double-time
headed for the vortex
talking like a mime. . .
imitating others
copying their style
watching for the Sandman
with his confidential smile. . .
passing through the flat place
where the empty people dwell
sinking to the whirlpool
ringing like a bell. . .
sliding by in silence
riding on a day
weaving like a needle
through mortal stack of hay. . .

1993

(on working with knee pain)