C.R. McArthur: re: the plums
re: the plums
“I have eaten the plums that were in the icebox”
—William Carlos Williams
Dear William
I am glad
you enjoyed
the plums
that were in
the icebox
Although your note
had an enviable
poetic quality
it does not
alter the fact
that you have eaten
my breakfast
C.R. McArthur
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