Monday, November 11, 2013

He meant to rake



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He meant to rake 


He meant to rake
to gather leaves
from the steps
and lift them in
great armfuls
into the black
garbage bag
But
it was all too
lovely
even his mother’s
shouting
“What are you doing?”
floated on the crisp air
lyrically

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