everyone has a belt
cinched to the nearest
awkward moment
their neckties are creative
in that Frank Lloyd Wright
Jerry Garcia design modality
forks on the left
linen napkins neatly pleated
and the difference between white
or red wine glass
includes extra cabinets
Oh, martini ice
Oh, swizzle stick
Oh, olive tongs
dark shoes are in store
because they lay the foundation
for going through the paces
No one grins or guffaws in public
No one admits to the spittle on the pillow
No one discusses incontinence
carefully composed memories
preserved between the leaves
of ancient tissue paper
are stored in coordinated bins
this is a straight and narrow path
with minor pitfalls
and unmentioned hair dye
divorce, botox, arthritic hips
focus reigns
and weather dictates outer gear
vacation options; downhill, cross-country
and in the wake
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