I forgot what I was doing...

When they say Don't I know you?
say no.
.
When they invite you to the party
remember what parties are like
before answering.
Someone telling you in a loud voice
they once wrote a poem.
Greasy sausage balls on a paper plate.
Then reply.
.
If they say We should get together
say why?
.
It's not that you don't love them anymore.
You're trying to remember something
too important to forget.
Trees. The monastery bell at twilight.
Tell them you have a new project.
It will never be finished.
.
When someone recognizes you in a grocery store
nod briefly and become a cabbage.
When someone you haven't seen in ten years
appears at the door,
don't start singing him all your new songs.
You will never catch up.
.
Walk around feeling like a leaf.
Know you could tumble at any second.
Then decide what to do with your time.
.
The Art of Disappearing by Naomi Shihab Nye
.
.
(Thanks for reminding me... I've been forgetting a lot lately.)