Chilhowee as the
Center of the Universe
© 2009 Mark Pearce

Today I recognize Chilhowee
As the center of the universe.
And that’s all right.

Get on your bike in Pleasant Hill
And peddle for awhile.

A while more.

A while more.

And you’ve arrived.

It’s Chilhowee.
Center of the universe.

There’s not much here.
Hope, but not much more.
But there could be.

Just think of it –

Gene Wilder movie marathons
Every other weekend –
French Onion Soup festivals –
And miniature goat races
On Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

And time.
You’ve got time when you visit Chilhowee.

Now some of what’s said here is a
Big ol’ crop of shit.
But some of what is said here
Is sublime.

You’ve got time
When you visit Chilhowee.

And time –

Time –

Is sublime.