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Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Some May Demur



Corsaged,the sweep of hair
back from your brow

& row upon row
of unfumbled buttons

A rescued grimness
perches on your three-quarters face

Overpreened plumage

of bouffant sleeves
& pintucked pleats

The air in the room
                                   suspends

a drift of talcum

When the century mounts
will you complete your turn

to face it



From For Girls (& Others), Bloof 2008

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