(Milazzo) (Sicilia 39)

passing time waiting.
the accordion plays romantic waltzes
for no particular love or person.
walking between the tracks
expressly where it’s written not to do so.
ah, here he comes!

with the few remaining euros I have
I’d love to give him some.
instead I’ll just listen.

he asks for money. through two remaining teeth.
unshaven, weathered,
and moving on,
the notes guide him further
and my breathing slows from the impending relaxation.
the trains keep getting further and further away,.
ritardo de 35 minutos
and still, the adventure wouldn’t have
been complete
without a waltz of accordion on a
gloomy Sunday.