The Unconscious

I carry a cane these days And sometimes observe the expressions of others. I wonder if people and dogs and cats Keep expecting me to use my stick on them. It’s what I think about a lot for my amusement, Not so much to strike them, But sometimes to just tap or wave it Until I have their bloody attention! Still there are some people Who need a serious beating And there are some pets That need to be nudged or whacked. I wasn’t consciously planning, though, To carry out the verdict. rcs. Current draft: 2/16/2010 Created on 2/4/2010 11:58 AM