Punch

I have always felt like I am the author
and life is the book.
I sit at the old typewriter in the corner
of my room, and punch each key
like I mean it.
The introduction went well,
The character has been well formed
but the plot is always
just beyond my reach.
(But I have a working outline.)

I've had time to plan and dream
scheme, draw, list, and organize
the next chapter.
"The lady goes off to California
and wears pretty dresses every day
so that the cool Pacific air floats around her legs."

As I step onto the plane,
lugging my ancient typewriter,
I, the author,
will have to jot down
a reminder
to remember
to keep punching the keys
like I mean it.