I
a good talking to
a man sees his reflection
in the still water
this is how you look
to others
a fish jumps
this is how you look
when you talk
to yourself
you crazy motherfucker
II
comeuppance
a man takes himself out
behind the woodshed
cuts a switch
from the peach tree
that he planted
to attract the girls
& shouts, so you think
you are so smart
III
a good what for
a man opens the refrigerator
grabs a beer
he is hungry
hops & barley are food enough
there are tools in the garage
he understands better than himself
& a good what for
begins with a hammer
