Appointment at the Explanation Station

A poem that explains everything, inspired by Shel Silverstein.

Photo by Anthony Adu on Unsplash

They said do more with less

But I say less is more

I’ve added it all up

But forgot to close the door.

Left my coat on a crooked hook

Months later I took a look

Sat in the meeting, shook.

Requested all the apps

But my application was denied

Walked the trail, heard the wind

Listened while the crows sighed.

Broke the rules when a solemn teacher told me

Rules were meant to be broken.

Found a yellow bus abandoned in the forest

But left behind my tokens.

Picked up the puzzle pieces

Then found myself in a corner

Saw the setting sun slip down

On a hillside with the mourners.

I keep my monthly appointment

At the explanation station

But getting there is complicated