7/15/18

The Restricted Area



The marina was open and active.
Hookups and fill ups.
Took a ride to the flag pole.
Old glory whipping like a slapper.

The restricted area was off limits.
No trespassing or entry.
Violators faced sure prosecution.
The canyon was closed off.

Lush greens were layered.
Showers fluttered weakly.
From the west.
Busting from the edge of the clouds.

Reached for a Bloody Mary.
The Germans just keep coming.
Got the Serena Blues.
There are no gazing starlets.

We have been ignored.
The Joker, the Queen, and the drone.
Our future is closer than ever.
Closer than it's ever been.

Let's Get On With It

  Felt my smile about to crack. Damn your pride, got your back. Dreams are dreams, facts are facts. Let's get on with it. Life's too...