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Poem Written During An Earthquake In Tokyo. Friday, March 11, 2011

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Poem Written During An Earthquake In Tokyo

Friday, March 11, 2011

 

Earthquake jig.

Felt like a liquid lilting.

Bring passport IN.

A shudder.

“ shiver.

Big Eyes/Weird Smiles.

All intoxicated by the sway.

The space between the molecules apparent.

The asphalt suddenly untrustworthy.

A Drunken Dancer.

The Earth has gone all Irish under us.

Sloshed.

Syrupy.

Sentimental for the sea.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tokyo, Winter 2011