Skiff at the Lip

The day settles in. Quiet,
Like. Nothing unexpected
From the wars and politics.

No local storms or crime scenes.
The long-term destructive trends
Motoring on, as always.

Gossip about the strong men
Aging in place, monuments,
Like they’ll never die away.

The birds that are still alive
Singing busily outside.
Weather waiting on the sports.

You’re always in the current.
You don’t have to row to float.