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?
        The teal sea? (While watching
embarkation, disembarkation?)

Very neat, at the boat races.

And when she will have given enough, watching
        the boats (there at the boat races). For whose sake. For the lee and weigh.
For the sake
        of convenience.

She was setting out for the water. She had this blanket reserved
        for the occasion, the several blankets
for several occasions.

A little excited now, nothing missing. And waiting at the finish.

She and her parasol, everywhere beginning (quick,
        like otherwise).

And she can't forget it for you, there at the boat
        races, bearing up to resemblance.

An adventure she escapes and doesn't escape,

waving the bright boats on.

 
 
 
 


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