4.04.2021

so many things to love

"There are so many things to love around here."
We only say that when we want to hint
Something—the day after we notice a woman,
Who waves a hand with her female bravery.

We say, "The icicles are really brilliant today!"
Or, "Let's make fun of other people."
That would bring us closer. Or "Martha brought
Her dog out into the morning snow."

Her hand reaches up to brush her neck,
Or she puts on her boots. A voice inside us
Says, "Oh a woman! Let's close the door.
Let's flirt and not flirt. Let's play cards and laugh."

[Robert Bly {1926- } 'We Only Say That', from Collected Poems]

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