Who We Happen to Be

If we were to meet for the very first time,

and you were to ask me about my life, I

would be compelled to tell you that it has

been nothing exceptional, you know, pretty

ordinary in fact, could be like most everyone

else, some good, some bad. There were times

when I thought I wouldn’t make it, and times

I was smug or complacent about it all, and

of course those times I couldn’t have cared

less. I got here where I am today much the

same as any other standing in this room.

We’re the only two standing here you may

say. I know, I tell you looking around at all

the empty space. Either the rest of them are

all late, lost or didn’t make it. My name is

Chris. What’s yours. Robert, eh? I’ve known

quite a few Roberts in my day. Appears you’re

the only one who made it here, and on time too.

Chris Hanch 6-29-18