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[rayheinrich]

... i may be very far off, but this is what i think about when reading the poem

While I could provide a detailed explication (most of it has a logical basis and a linear narrative),
that was not the purpose of this poem. If it was, I would have written a short fiction or historical non-fiction piece.
In this poem, as in most of my poetry, you're supposed to create a meaning/story/feeling
that's all your own (I have one, but I consider it all my own and don't want to bias your creation).

This is a lovely explanation of poetry. Sometimes I write one like that and I love it like a jewel, so much fun to see
people focus on a facet while I know I've turned it every which way.

There is a difference between vagueness and a poem with its seeds firmly planted but the final product still wondered about.
As you know.  

Hi, Ray.

YES!
Why in the f-ing world would you read poetry if you don't want to participate!

Swings on a play-ground and poems... it's more fun when you take turns.

And how could anyone read poetry and not participate?

Answer: They can't.