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These conversations spread over days,
sometimes whirling us forwards
the little fishes passed among.
“In spite of the books and music.
“Yup. Can’t rope a whole lot of calves here
“So, your manly pose isn’t entirely misleading?”
“Not entirely. I like the ranch life. Just
of everything else. And anyway,
“You’ve been in the Sierras,” I said,
“You bet. On leave, camping. Beautiful country.
“Me too.” And then I said, “I think
“Are they like the Sierras?” I asked. “The Rockies?”
He didn’t quite squirm but looked like he wanted to,
“No. There’s more space, somehow,
This time he squirmed for sure, tried several times and finally
came up with this: “The Sierras feel cramped.”
To which I could only say, “Huh?”
“Like if you take a deep breath, your elbows
might bump up against the next mountain. All right,
all right, I know that sounds strange.”
“I’m sorry, please, try again? I promise
Slowly, he shook his head. “Nope.
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