the burke and herbert bank

inside the bank,
in line, waiting
your turn with your
slips and checks
and id. you see
yourself in the
monitor as the
camera swings and
switches from one
angle to the next.
and you see yourself
as others see you.
it's frightening
how old you've
suddenly become.
and it occurs to
you that maybe, just
maybe you should
withdraw all of
your money and go
out and have some
serious fun before
it's too late.