for america
i'm all set to photograph
the arch
when the tae bo tai chi kind of
lady whatever
insists with an irritating tenacity
get out of the circle
i ask why
& she repeats
get out of the circle
puzzled i comply
& she suddenly
throws pennies
on the map
on the ground
& they bounce off me
land at my feet
it's for america
she exclaims
puzzled i look on
it's for america
she explains
i roll my eyes
and say
well that was
interesting
& go on