The poet arrived last night
In New York City
In New York City
To the university
Amidst great fanfare
She introduced a poem
Recalling how
Upon first sight
Of a six-inch Daphne sculpture
In a small museum
Her breathing had changed.
After that startling revelation
All the rest was just words.
Amidst great fanfare
She introduced a poem
Recalling how
Upon first sight
Of a six-inch Daphne sculpture
In a small museum
Her breathing had changed.
After that startling revelation
All the rest was just words.
About Alan S. Kleiman:
Alan S. Kleiman's poetry has appeared or is forthcoming in The Criterion, The Bicycle Review, Pyrta, Eskimo Pie, and The Montucky Review. He lives in New York City and works as an attorney. When not practicing law or writing, he spends as much time as he can in the open air.
