I am the only man
today
in yoga class.
Fifteen women and me.
I am here
with my wife
Susan.
Next to her a woman
on her left.
I am
on her right.
I recognize the woman.
I say
"You look familiar."
She says
"I am a cashier
at Big Y Supermarket."
"Ah,"
I say.
"I thought you might have recognized me."
"I see
so many people,"
she says.
I am
here
with my yoga family.
My body is
relaxed.
My mind is
calm.
Teacher speaks
and says
"Shanti
Shanti
Shanti
Shanti
Peace
Shanti
Peace
Shanti
Peace."
My eyes closed.
I move
from
unreality
to reality
from darkness
to light.
I am
with my yoga family
I am.
Bruce Barone 