An Old Poem, Revised
Let
by Donald Illich
your house burn down
from a guerilla mix of chemicals
let a mad capped truck driver
roll his wheels on your toes
let a girl you’ve loved for years
take you home in her Plymouth
let the department stores close
lose her gift, you’re not Araby
let her beat you in a quiz show
let her offer you a neck to kiss
you must
you own these dreams