<harvey's "diagram of pretty please">
2003-03-30.10:17 p.m.


Diagram of Pretty Please
Matthea Harvey


On skis, I criss-cross the plaza--
doorstep to stoplight, think to thought.

Let the thistle leave the forest discreetly
on the possum. Let the sweet buns

in the bakery window overlap
& smudge their icing. Inasmuch

as my arms are full of compass roses,
I know exactly where I'm going.

That's my love there in the swivel chair.
I'm the sugarbowl on wheels.



back /& forth /& frosting
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