from Denver Quarterly, Summer 1998
Patination Estuaries
We saw the seeing of her, there at the boat races.
And what else should we call it? Forgetfullness?
Very neat, at the boat races.
And when she will have given enough, watching
She was setting out for the water. She had this blanket reserved
A little excited now, nothing missing. And waiting at the finish.
She and her parasol, everywhere beginning (quick,
And she can't forget it for you, there at the boat
An adventure she escapes and doesn't escape,
waving the bright boats on.