Monday, January 11, 2010

A Terzanelle of Lament for Innocence Lost

Why do you rush about on trains
when truth lies out the window?
Why do you rush about on trains

discontent with where you've been- though
I'd understand it if you didn't shut your eyes
when truth lies out the window.

But to you childhood is lies,
a hat is a hat is a hat,
I'd understand it if you didn't shut your eyes,

did not ignore the perfect sunset that
could save you if you weren't so sure
a hat is a hat is a hat.

A beautiful rose, ever pure-
oh why do you rush about on trains?
She could save you if you weren't so sure
that you must rush about on trains.

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