CRAZY ONES

on the days
when I think I’m finally losing my mind
all I have to do to feel sane
or at least somewhat better
again

is to go outside
go for a walk
and talk to people
the ones raking their leaves
walking their dogs
or sitting downtown on the park benches

I go out and mingle
with the citizens of this town
of this country
this earth

you don’t have to look hard these days
to see that everyone out there

is bat shit crazy