"The latest astronomical findings,"
he said, tipping his beer
in my direction and going on
"seem to indicate that
Tallahassee
may be the center
of the universe.
The planets are nested in crystal spheres
on which they roll like marbles down a track.
The stars are further back.
They are eyes
of hoary men
twinkling as they listen to
intriguing tales they've heard
a hundred times before."
He stopped and smiled at me.
"you're interesting to talk to,"
he said, and sipped his beer.