The Passing Scene

One of the many perks of retirement

`Today i’ll just watch

the passing scene

And attempt to absorb

And savor its strident vibe

Today I’ll just be:

A dispassionate observer

of the Human condition

Watching the game

from the side

Taking mental photos of

Making mental maps of

Scenes I might not

notice otherwise

Of the face’s silent expressions

Of the mouth’s expressive lips

Of the eye’s lies and misdirections

From which sarcasm fairly drips

Today will be:

A day of deciphering body-speak

Of giving voice to poses

Of observing every posture tweak

From the toes up to the noses

Today I’ll see:

What most just think they see

In their mundane world so mean

While I’ll take measure...At my leisure

...Take pleasure in the passing scene…`