In All Situations (Part Two) Poem by RIC BASTASA

just like in any other work
of art, painting for instance
there will fakes and there
will be real
there will be those that
pose for the genuine
but actually prized for
nothing,
but at what expense,
for instance let us take
a look at yours?
it will take me time
to read it

i have none. i do not have
the patience anymore
of looking at what's real or
fake, at what's quality,
art or garbage

we are here
not for anything, for what?
just plain nonsense
make time pass
and stare at the glass
letting the sands pour
between our boring
fingers.

smile, there is nothing
worth seriously taking.