he lived rural

the house he visited also rural

if he had to take a leak he took it outside watered the bushes roses wildflowers trees   liked confusing the shit out of the dog or visiting dogs

                           made perfect sense

waste not want not

they were shooting pool after having cups of coffee outside while discussing current events a wannabe strongman who was at best a pettyman Gazans slaughtered 30:1 unverified no forensics no evidence hearsay  unverified 7October atrocities he didnt take anyone at their word  SHOW ME

                                                         told his friend  Your shot be back gotta take a leak

he exited through the sliding glass doors

worked on a patch of poppies

                                   liked tha phonaesthetics

a bird alighted on the planked fence  almost eyelevel

a junco

         eyed his junk

Go on Off with yourself

                         NOPE

was taking him in

made him laugh

back inside  Howdya do

Immediately missed my shot. Heard you laugh.  Got miffed but no way you saw me miss the gimme you left

You missed it  How the hell ya do thathinkin of your lay your next shot

Yup.

One thing at a time

Yup.  I keep thinkin’ I’m there.

                                 I’m not.

Patience  Youve had the tablewha six months

Yeah.  Closer to seven.

   Patience

                 So Im out there takin a leak an a bird lands on the fence an watches me

Could you identify the species?

I coud

       Junco eyeballing my junk

friend laughed

                  Male or female?

Female

Are you sure?

I am

Are you really sure?

Ya got gay birds here

                        Im sure

How?

Really

Yeahreally. What's the difference?

The male has a gray head often closer to black

                                                   Hers was a pale brown wash

You’re correct.

Didnt need your affirmation

                               Had it been gay I woud have laughed louder harder longer

1344,  Saturday,  2  3. 24

1202,  Monday,  4  3. 24

Seals and Crofts  Hummingbird  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B412Ij9IAnc