-beyond the reach of younger men-

very old men have somewhere adhered to their heads,

a band-aid "flesh-colored" strip. (available in caucasian tone only)

it never mimics true complexion as the strip is akin to taped repairs

of torn, diner-booth naugahyde. (red is to red as dust is to water)

the wounds on the heads of very old men, whatever the wounds might be,

might be better exposed for what they are. well, naturally within reason.

very old men are by their nature are unencumbered by images of theirselves,

and they seem to lack the awareness to realize the young among them

are not among them by preference.

also, in the light of day regardless of what it is they're wearing,

very old men will have a soiled spot dabbed somewhere upon their clothing.

when discovered, this stain is often seen by them to be as mysterious as the far-

side of the Moon (before exploration revealed it to be no more

than the same sort of rock) which the lick of God avoided, leaving it with

nothing to reflect.

––a beef gravy stain is a reasonable assumption. an educated guess to be sure.

––I came to this place from among them. I'm one of their kind, you see.

the space below is reserved for the announcement of arrangements.

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