The Dance
July 6, 2023The Artist
July 6, 2023The Cold Night
It is cold. The white moon
is up among her scattered stars–
like the bare thighs of
the Police Sergeant’s wife–among
her five children . . .
No answer. Pale shadows lie upon
the frosted grass. One answer:
It is midnight, it is still
and it is cold . . . !
White thights of the sky! a
new answer out of the depths of
my male belly: In April . . .
In April I shall see again–In April!
the round and perfects thighs
of the Police Sergeant’s wife
perfect still after many babies.
Oya!
William Carlos Williams
William Carlos Williams (1883-1963) was an American poet and physician who was associated with the Modernist movement. He is known for his use of everyday language and for his experiments with form and style. His most famous works include "Spring and All" and "The Red Wheelbarrow." Williams was also a mentor to many younger poets, including Allen Ginsberg.