Another Theory of Relativity (for Bryan Ashkettle, an idea man)

My back gave up on shoveling snow in the second week 

of February, right around the time my station wagon refused to start.

In a somewhat alarming discovery, I realize

my friend Bryan had my best recent ideas 10 years ago.

In other developments, 

I have a conversation with Jim in which we discuss 

the fact that nothing happened 10 years ago - it is now 15 - 20.

Everything is now relative to my advanced age.

My station wagon sits lonely in a snow-covered lot 

on Cleveland Street.  If you need a ride, don't call me,

likewise for shoveling. If you'd like an idea

of what I'll be doing in 10 years, call Bryan.