membership

there is nothing
that i feel
the need to join.
no book club,
or gym, or group
of travelers
on a bus. no
religion, or camp,
or reunion. i cringe
at the thought
of belonging
to something that
has membership.
i can't show
you my savings
card, or stamp
on the back of my
hand that lets me
in. i prefer
to get out of
line and go around,
or not go
at all. don't
follow me, and
i won't follow
you. it's best
that way.