What to Wear

The new war
won't take long.
Let's call it
the last war,
because there
won't
be much left.
I'll see you
in the tunnels,
the shelters,
the bunkers where
we will stay
until the crackers
and canned meats
run out.
What we wear
to the war,
or after,
will depend upon
the season.
May I suggest
leaden overcoats,
in army green,
a hat, wool, or mesh,
leather gloves,
perhaps one
of those nice
gas masks
that are all the rage.
Anything air tight.
And definitely
nice thick boots,
preferably black.
But relax, slow down,
no more work,
no rush,
no more shopping,
or changing the oil
in your car,
or being annoyed
by television,
especially Oprah.
No more recycling
your plastic
and cans, no more
pesky telemarketers,
or collectors
for the march of dimes.
Some things will
be better
that's for sure,
but bundle up,
stay warm,
it's going to be a
long long cold
winter.