someplace so mysterious
I was not there
my blue pants suit was there
with its red stitching
but I was not there
I stood right next to a gondola
and a striped pole
the crowds were there
clicking and feeding pigeons
but I was not there
my husband and friend
were smiling in the photo
but I was not there
in a city so grand and chic
I was not there
I ponder the memories
review the photos
touch the old pantsuit
process that time and place
and yes I was not there
