peter at the golden gate

peter at the gate

says, so, you made it.
did you find everything you were
looking for?

I laugh. the last time I heard
that I was checking out
in line
at the grocery store.

not really, I tell him.
I need another few years.

I need another trip down
the aisles.

the fun aisle. the love aisle.
the accomplishment aisle.

ah, he says, too late for that,
and hands me my fluffy robe
trimmed in gold.

orientation is two clouds
on the left.