Poems by William Matthews
Piano Lessons
... to disappoint, small frauds the teacher is paid ...
Talking To The Moon
... The other morning a finch landed on his back ...
Men At My Fathers Funeral
... and praised the heart that attacked him ...
Skin Diving
... But here, in poise and in hard thought, ...
Four Poems About Jamaica
... She'll move soon: there's nothing to eat in the road ...
The Blue Nap
... grinding some coffee beans -- French roast, ...
A Small Room In Aspen
... At dusk the light rises in his room ...
Isla Mujeres
... I'm her, she's me, I'm on my back, she's eating ...
Snow Falling Through Fog
... of a compelling metaphor gives us a chance ...