beatitude

if
I took a chair
upon the dock
set the
chair
and set myself
on top
or
deeper in

I’d have a grand time
until
forgetting
where I am
suddenly stirring
and
then
falling in

chair
and peace
and all

and I hope
if
I'm not drowned
I’d have the
grace
to laugh

(or laugh
in
heaven)

c l couch


photo by Anne Nygård on Unsplash