I took a break
from my work
to walk down to the lake
and admire the view
but there was a man
in a business suit
with a cell phone in his hand
blocking that view
And I wondered if he even saw
the beauty
and I wished that he’d find another quiet place
and leave me to my view
I tried to look past him and see the trees
I tried to listen past him and hear the birds
I tried to deny his existence and feel the breeze
and inhale the honeysuckle on the wind
But I failed
His presence was a distraction
Nature’s magic was being wasted
on a business deal
I was disgusted
Then he finished his call and turned to me
“Beautiful, isn’t it?”
I nodded dumbly
realizing we were both here
for the view
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