THE PASSED

Already it is later . . .

and now a little later...

and now later still.

This moment becomes

that moment-the one

you prayed for or feared

or never thought you'd see.

But you made it,

and again you made it,

and again....

Well, congratulations!

Even if you're bored, well done!

Whatever the distance between

the way it was and your expectations,

just getting there was an accomplishment.

Three cheers and then

three cheers and then... .

Better not to start

the endless mariachi.

Just quietly commend yourself

in the moment for which

you immediately deserve commendation

because already it is over.

JOHN BREHM