whats and whens

so when.

so many books but the question is not of
more information
its in the writing
in the shaping of words
and the communicating
who hears this

the whens.

some planets circle long
i didn't see pluto returning
until now
black and cold
that force that
turns my head
And then there is Saturn
heavy and deep
Compelling: that question
that begs to be answered.

ah, the whats and the whens
not just the ideas
that flow like water
but the concreteness
of exactitude finite calenders
the timely ordering of planets
the right ordering of our lives

the weight
and the pressure
of so much that we love:
when, when, when
shall i see you
again
what what what
will i say
when the thoughts are gathered