Bench

Bench

There is a bench off the sidewalk

Across the street

On the edge of an empty lot

At a nameless corner where nothing happens

No bus, no business, no traffic

Every day people stop at that bench and rest

Are they taking a break from something unseen?

Are they homeless and therefore bench-less?

Are they taking a break on sunny days?

Do they have time on the way to an appointment?
Is the bench a repository for extra time?

Is there a way which the extra time can be withdrawn?

What kind of time would be available?
Tired, walked all day time?
Slept in the bushes last night time?
Waiting for court time?

It appears to be just a bench.
Is it solace? Is it rest?
Is it privilege?
Is it a keeper of time?