Writers' group: Eddie

Insists he believes in nothing;

really believes that. Can argue

in support of this position.

Is not vehement against

other people's beliefs,

simply adamant

that he himself has none.

He likes hot climates,

dark-haired women,

and playing guitar.

Arthritis cut the music.

We older women, and Eddie, 

gather weekly to write,

learning each other,

building mateship.

A friend, meeting him, remarks,

'He is at ease with quiet.

That's rare in a man.'



[Poem #98]