](trip)

I listen to a couple
planning a trip,
as they peruse
travel guides
in the bookstore.
She explains things:
“the reason I chose
this one is not…
but…”
They huddle close
together & he concurs
with her jet lag
cure.
She uses words
like peaceful, relaxing.
Italy. Ummm.
I have always
wanted to go there.
“Maybe we should
just go some place
& have a drink.”

It is our anniversary
I think perhaps we
should be in Europe
this time next year.
“Reservation.”
But then I’d want to
to be home when
our anniversay
came.

We’ve never
travelled, but I’m
beginning to get the urge,
now that I can see
where we are
going from here.
I watch this couple
to learn how.

4/30/99