Asleep atop picnic table         sheltered 
       in a circle of sweet smelling eucalyptus,
my body warm from the sun rising above the circle

WeÍre near the geyser
Sort of like Old Faithful
LetÍs watch her spout

on my mind    always     eating food     my next meal
at the entrance  diverting my attention    a fruitstand 
offers       fresh-sweezed  orange juice        only $1

We come  every year     on our anniversary
just      Gloria and me       got married in ï43
stayed two days      missed ï44 & ï45

markings & codes      beginnings    endings
 binding of one firmly in allegiance 
a covenant         true         loyal          constant

You heading south?  LuLu and me 
could use a lift       
however far youÍre going

in the center      the geyser      fulfills its promise