(I wrote this in the Thursday morning poetry group, which has been meeting for more than 25 years, but which I only attend occasionally. The first line is something the host actually said.)
If the plumber shows up, just keep writing
If the birds preen and beckon, just keep writing
If the graduates graduate without pomp and circumstance, just keep writing
If the Zoom chat zags, just keep writing
If the translator takes off for Moscow, just keep writing
If the tiger escapes his tidy sanctuary, just keep writing
If the deluxe model is less than delightful, just keep writing
If the passengers pressure you to revolt, just keep writing
If the family’s attempt at vacation fails, just keep writing
And if the day is long and lonely, filled with irresponsible promises flapping like tired pied pipers,
dear Writer
you know what to do.
