Once I went to a wise woman

confused

I didn’t know which decision to choose.

 

It doesn’t matter.

You will learn something either way.

And so will all your children.

 

pacing

this aimless walk to nowhere

seeking

the task that will change the course of this river

with tributaries leading to the unknown

 

I place plastic on the table

place more silk in iron water

rust attaching itself to pale

soaking up impressions

I wait without pacing.