Wonderful poem, Fred. Thank you.
Andrew
On 25/01/2008, Frederick Pollack <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
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> Wonderful Town
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> 1
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> It's 6:30, which means things
> are getting serious. Not necessarily
> a crisis – only a report, prospectus,
> due diligence. And that sense,
> however familiar and subdued,
> of rededication: quick wash, second shave,
> swipe of hand sanitizer. The slacks that appear,
> turning into the aisle
> between the cubicles the next room over,
> are a woman's. Is she loyal, will she stay?
> … no, she's gone,
>
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