August 2, 1983 2:30 p.m. Poetry by Michael F. Nyiri


Afternoon Tipsy


My observations are poured
into a very large champagne glass
along with what I read
The words bubble around the
pictures
until an opinion bursts at
the edge of the glass

The only problem
is that I get drunk with knowledge
in the form of observations and words

Meanings garble unnecessarily
Pregnant pauses for refreshment

But to drink in excess leads one
eventually to unconsciousness
Pregnant pauses pass out.

 

1983


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