Feb 25

Morning Arrives (Wright)

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Morning Arrives, by Franz Wright (1953-)

Morning arrives
unannounced
by limousine: the tall
emaciated chairman

 

of sleeplessness in person
steps out on the sidewalk
and donning black glasses, ascends
the stairs to your building

 

guided by a German shepherd.
After a couple faint knocks
at the door, he slowly opens
the book of blank pages

 

pointing out
with a pale manicured finger
particular clauses,
proof of your guilt.

Words That Burn