The Ferry Wait

The Ferry left the mainland.

Left us on the shore behind.

She said she wasn’t in a hurry.

The Wait she didn’t seem to mind.

The air was damp and salty.

The Wait was long and pure.

We were headed to the island.

On our east coast Celtic Tour.

Dennis Mantin

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I have never woken up and thought…

‘I am not going to make it through this day.’

What an odd and terrorizing thought that must be.

I’ve been reading Bukowski quotes again.

I am on vacation and have recovered sufficiently enough to begin writing. It took 10 full days this time.

Today we just ate and shopped and visited and talked and ate some more. It’s been a lovely time however I wouldn’t want to make this luxury a habit.

I think it might be time to get into shape.

It is late afternoon and we are going to eat again.

Dennis Mantin