That Guy

It must have been another guy, one

you may have met on this street before.

You know, the guy who smiled at you

and said, hello. Must have been a guy

with a beard and long, gray hair like

you see on me, some guy who perhaps

bears an uncanny resemblance to my

height, weight and complexion, you know,

that guy who is often talked about standing

there by that sign, the guy you’ve noticed

hanging around there many times before,

that affable and charming fellow who does

seem familiar. Look over there, is he the

one you are referring to? In all likelihood,

it is he of whom you speak. And I can

assure you unequivocally, I am not he. I
will say, however, having myself stood on
that very same spot, I do get that a lot.

Chris Hanch 7-30-18