I am not really here
though I think I am.

I could be living life
over there (you know)
where I cannot abide.

But I’m not. It appears
I think too much.

Wherever I am,
I am there and here
and everywhere.

So please, let me take my seat
and sit this one out.

I will watch everything
and provide eloquent criticism
from my very safe place.

You know, like everybody does
over there.