I’ve missed the boat.
And that’s not the
only one.
I miss boats, and trains, and planes
daily.
hourly.
There hasn’t been a moment
go by
for decades
when I haven’t missed
connections
beyond counting.
Maybe the fairer question is
Have I ever CAUGHT
anything?
Yes.
But not
lately.
Nothing
recent
comes to mind.
Lately
I’ve been left
standing
on the platform
in the terminal
on the dock
in the station
standing
and
waving
to you.
You.
YOU.
Individually
and in
throngs.
You.
Who have
successfully
Embarked.
Boarded.
Climbed the gangplank.
Made your connection.
You.
Who are
in transit
en route
to your
destination.
You.
With your face
pressed
against
the porthole.
You.
Leaning over
the railing
waving
gaily
to me
as the great ship
SLIDES
out of
port.
Percy Dovetonsils
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/i-ve-missed-the-boat/
