WASN’T EVEN HERE – III

 

He arrives
presents
silence
filling the
soft space
to and fro
breaking up the
soft fullness
suddenly
a car alarm honks
repeatedly
paper bags rustle
raisins coffee prunes dates
grated cheese pastry
on the table
honking stops
faucet runs so he
wasn’t even here.

 

– Diane Sophrin
  Vermont (5.13.22)

 

 

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