Poem

Daydreamer

I am a daydreamer

Day in, day out, I exist in a world of dreams:

I’m singing lead vocals in a Robert Plant cover band;

I’m making a diving stop at third base in Yankee Stadium;

I’m preaching at a political rally;

I’m on a night time talk show promoting my book

and providing fascinating quotes;

I’m making love to women I can’t have

And/or have no business pursuing;

I’m surrounded by reporters who want my opinion…

But, in reality:

I’m sitting on a couch

Neglecting my readings and writings

And not earning a cent

I’m living on food stamps

Complaining to the television set about Donald Trump

The time has come to interrupt my dreams

And start living life…

Craig R. Bayer, 8/30/17