A POEM FOR THE NORTHEAST JOURNAL
(’91) I don’t remember anything about this, but apparently
that publication asked me for my definition of poetry,
& since it’s dedicated to Dennis Holt, he must’ve been
the instigator.)
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-Poetry…
-What is poetry?
-Now, let’s see,
poetry is…
well, suppose…
or better yet,
think of…
for example,
well, let’s say…
it’s really simple…
it’s like,
poetry is…
many things,
and nothing
in particular,
and it make sense
have to
doesn’t!
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