Thursday, February 24, 2011

POEM OF THE DAY BY LOUIS SIMPSON

After Midnight


The dark streets are deserted,
With only a drugstore glowing
Softly, like a sleeping body;

With one white, naked bulb
In the back, that shines
On suicides and abortions.

Who lives in these dark houses?
I am suddenly aware
I might live here myself.

The garage man returns
And puts the change in my hand,
Counting the singles carefully.


-Louis Simpson


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