we were sitting around
long summer afternoon
& the talk was on cruise ships
holidays they’d had
all package tours & trips
& my vagabond stuff
was of little no interest
as they turned to houses
cash money in the bank
as my wish to be there
will to live slowly sank
& then I noticed her all sly
counting the level of his drinks
putting up a plate for him
what tidbits she slid by
& I brightened up some
getting some understanding
so this is what it means
to be living comfortable
to be free