the slow season

with work slowed
down to a trickle of small
change jobs,
low rollers
and indecisive
people
waiting for a tax
return, you stay at home.
you wear out
the clicker,
peruse old books, buy
new books.
say hello to people
you haven't said hello to
since last
year at this time.
you stare out the window
and drink
coffee before going out
for a walk.
the bookstore,
macy's,
bed bath and beyond
to buy more things that
you already have.
you think about lunch.
maybe you'll use
your Christmas gift card
for wegmans. buy
a pot roast.
maybe you'll take a nap.
not working
is exhausting.