| Martha’s Vineyard 8/9/03 Today I met The nicest man In passing on the shoreline He said hello I replied the same As we walked the stone-laden sand He tossed a rock In one hand Catching it as it fell Today is a beautiful day Yes it is I agreed It’s wonderful I’m gathering stones For my daughter at home She’s handicapped he said She’s only twelve My little girl Are you enjoying yourself? Yes, thank you, I am I’m gathering stones for my friends Back at home He nodded I think tonight I’ll get my pad out and write You do that I said As he walked away We said goodnight Then I sat down And did the same |