the round table

as we talk

about the past around the round

table.

coffee poured,

some smoking, some holding

newspapers,

there is bragging,

there is talk

of glory days.

of the one the got away,

fish,

or a woman.

we are old, but not dead,

we are still

sure of that.

we are here, still here,

aren't we?

while others, god rest

their souls

have not come back.