2022/2/2 #poetry The bench is a great vantage point. It is situated right in a perfect location for being used and therefore a high traffic area and therefore the perfect place to observe those that make up that traffic. When you use it you are considered to be doing exactly what is expected, should you stop and observe from the middle of the traffic flow you would be doing the unexpected and be too conspicuous. The bench doesn't make you invisible but it subdues your presence. You are lower, you are still, you are not ready for action. Hardly a threat. I sit on top of the backrest and make myself conspicuous. I'm the same height, and I'm doing something unexpected. When I look at someone, they notice. I could be a threat. I could be interesting too. Sunglasses are a trick. They actually do render an important part of you invisible. I don't like to be invisible but I understand why so many people do.