the common faults of man

he was quick to defend his passion for the heavy American-made bike,

the bike that had weight and occupied space, and he realized before

any of his grade-school pals that come-hither-eyed Virginia Fox 

was far more fascinating than "best looking" front-runner, Malinda Coyte.

later, he attended meetings reserved for "members only" (and one invited guest)

and they say his father was once a committee vice-chairman, having a hand

in stage productions by the Anna Magnani Memorial Players.

one day before the setting of the supper table he shook-out the change

from the old pickled-onion jar and discovered he had racked-up enough cash

to settle an uncomfortable dispute with the estate of Malinda Coyte.

It's true that he’s known his share of poets and derelicts, attending many

joint sessions for discussions on how to convincingly define which is which.

these are but some of the common faults of man. let him be.

he’s not dissatisfied with these results, and yes. I said:

"the old pickled-onion jar".