the arrival

a driver
brings the car
around.
he gets out
and opens
the door. you
climb in back
and lie
down.
there are
flowers to
the left and right
of you.
you lie in a
silk bed as
the driver takes
you to a strange
quiet place
where all your
friends
have gathered.
they seem unhappy
and you want
to reassure them
that you are
no longer thirsty,
or hungry or
in need of anything.
your wounds of
childhood
have healed.
you understand
it all.
you have arrived
to where you were
always headed.