most of the time grilling is relaxing
just you
a drink
the cigar
and the meat
but
sometimes it can also be stressful
your coals don’t seem hot enough
then the fuckers are too hot
not to mention hotspots
having to manipulate and
strategically place the hunks of flesh
this evening was one of those
I couldn’t even enjoy my cigar
nor the drink I had poured
in a constant battle with the flame
but I eventually prevailed
now that the meat is done
it’s just me
and outside
finally able to calm down
take the world in
enjoy both the drink and the stick
earlier today on the television
I observed a wildebeest taken down
by a cheetah and then eaten
but I also witnessed a young chimpanzee
escape from a group of irate elders
intent on causing harm
it just goes to show
sometimes life or death will get you
but if you are lucky
you’ll escape to fight another day
as I write this
a cardinal is sitting atop
the weathered wood of a fence
reminding me of the beauty of life
…and the flies can’t even ruin my night
Gloomy Forebodings 