Quiet rural life Small unknown town A few tourists, but for the vigorous activities Trees, lakes, perhaps a river Rigor only in ignorance of time Minutes transform to years Without a second thought And rather than instruct or educate Anything does as its heart and brain conspire With a dialectic for deliberation But no control A couple places where people consistently show Friendship Two wheels As many skis and poles Walks Birds Food, water, and a place to sleep There it is Every wish Prior to a soft end