To A Poor Old Woman
July 6, 2023Thursday
July 6, 2023To a Friend
Well, Lizzie Anderson! seventeen men–and
the baby hard to find a father for!
What will the good Father in Heaven say
to the local judge if he do not solve this problem?
A little two-pointed smile and–pouff!–
the law is changed into a mouthful of phrases.
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.