the archivist

distractions will come in the form of invitations.
you will sculpt intentions of focus that vanish 
when a friend spreads sepia photographs
of their heroes across the carpet,
and tells you their names.
the version of today you concocted
in yesterday’s clarity
will be interrupted by
the offer of a sun drenched passenger seat.
& the sight of men giving one another
piggy-back rides on the mountain-side
will be enough to feed your pursuit of significance
for at least a week.
it will prove inexorably informative
to the pulse of your inspiration,
to run away with the wrong person at the right time.
to maintain your enthused bewilderment
as you learn the same lessons twice.
& discipline will meet you at your desk,
only after you have absorbed
the vibrance of spring.