Should I write poetry in the morning,
When mind is fresh but no events have passed?
It’s true the memory’s still reflecting
On yesterday, and I may well write fast.
Should I write at lunchtime, and try to cast
The office chat from my mind? That’s quite tough,
And colleagues may condemn or laugh, sarcast-
ic in the kitchen, but time’s saved. Enough
Other things to do when back home. There’s stuff
Like writing that novel in the evening,
Which is why poems can’t be left till last,
But should be quickly drafted, off the cuff,
When mind is fresh but time is short. Dawning
Impressions are like crystal water splashed.
Sun 9 Dec 2007
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