Rivka Met a Man
Childhood friend Rivka
met a man. He's not Einstein.
He's not Fred Astaire.
He's not Elvis or Gandhi.
Practicing doctor, regular guy
divorced hematologist
two kids who are
more or less OK.
One won't talk to Rivka
one doesn't read.
She'll marry him.
His name is Marvin Schline.
He is Pleasant Plus, she says.
He tries. He is
good natured.
He tells Rivka
he loves her.
She is 40. She's ready
to settle. No more
waiting for Sam Shepard.