any other road being the same
outside a grainy wisdom,
the highway participates
in a penciled regression
between covers
yet to be found.
in Brando white,
there is a simple plan
formulating
under the guise
of eastern routes.
something spills from the head.
travels become
inked in the flesh.
Charley knew.
and Sal left his sweat
on the fortunate mile
that ended it all.