by phillipw | Oct 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
Epics and Roads The epics of the Greeks, then Roman roads — They go — and go, and last — and last — . The Appian Way’s length — and Olympic odes — Seem destined for forever. Histories cast From ancient lyres and interlocking stones Now teach the...
by phillipw | Oct 8, 2023 | GA, Ho, LO, MA
Fraught and not Fraught [Today, October 7, 2023, I bought Abhishek’s wedding ring.] Where only black and gold are, gods will lie In wait. The black ones are uncountable, The gold ones only three. The black ones fly Around and in us, unsurmountable The...
by phillipw | Oct 3, 2023 | AB, YA
I think that we will live apart as trees Must live, not even in two woodlands near Each other. Maybe some stray autumn breeze Will carry messages from sphere to sphere And I will try to feel that roots and roots Will almost touch — but dreams are only...
by phillipw | Oct 2, 2023 | CA
Love Always Leads to Let Down My Prospero has changed to jumping up And settling down in comfort on my lap. I move my palm and fingers, making cup Of love around his rump. He moves to nap The way that cats do, circling with pink paws And winding down with nose...
