The two arms grab
or holds in embrace
the capacious time
awaits in earnest ….

Arms that supplied
the sutler -
loading his mule, with
provisions for future;

Or the suitor
whose roses poor, with
damsel yearning, for
ere life … wastrel dear;

Or the wren
slender, tender, rounded
whose songs so rich .. alas!
unrelated .. so many .. so poor;