Anonymity

A fog of flesh and bone

Such a state is sought by many

The freedom to be

Without expectation

No breathing heavy air

 And being greeted by anticipation

The who’s who of the unknown

Quietly going about one’s business

I am a resident of such a state

I pledge its allegiance

And protect its constitution

©Thomas Bergum 2018

Fifty Year Desire

I just got the notice for my 50^th high school reunion

I have attended a couple in the past

They may have been the 30^th and 40^th

They were ok

But after about an hour

I was ready to go back to my life

When I got the half century invite

For a few days I thought about attending

There are a few people it would be nice to see

Say hi

Hear a little about their lives again

But then I will want to go home

This does not seem like $40 well spent

I realized the deep seated appeal

The one perhaps worth $40

Was

Maybe the popular people

Would be interested in talking to me

It is amazing

After 50 years

There still is the desire

To be welcomed

By the once socially elite from my past

I have tucked that desire away again

It is easily done

©Thomas Bergum 2018