The flight was delayed. And he ordered another drink and the bartender said something about silver linings and he took off his wedding ring.

He was hit by a car. The nurse said, More like grazed. He showed her the extensive bruising but knew he was not hurt enough to win her love.

I’m not lost. I am many things. But I’m not lost. I am temporarily displaced. I’m hungry. I’m angry. I’m alone once again. But I’m not lost.

The musty-aquatic smell of wet leaves. That’s a nice autumn smell, she says. In nature, she says emphatically. And he puts his pants back on.