how much more patience do i need
and the inevitably inescapable answer, the conclusion i always reach
is, still more, my boy, still more
and i know i have to wait
incredible! ridiculous!
still more? still more?
what else could i need?
me! really! of all people!
decidedly, unerringly
that much more, so much more.
nothing so certain as death and taxes and
this god damn patience i need to learn
