Airport Afterthoughts

Ralph Garn, Syracuse, NY

Alone in a smileless atmosphere
of scurrying masses …
All seeking a destination
from which I’ve come …
Somewhere to be nurtured, recognized, maybe
pampered a bit …
How can I express gratitude
to those who have just
given me so much of themselves …
Encouraged my furthering of the T’ai Chi Chih journey
that’s been started …
Thank you all …
Thank you for fueling my fire …
For helping me mix the frosting on the cake.

Originally appeared in: September 1993