The Michael Toy

Poems and Other Programmes


red


deck of colors in my hand
reading names from the samples
makes a poem of red
not entirely suitable for children

showstopper heartthrob
gypsy lusty cherry
ablaze obsession fireworks

after the room is painted
we'll tell people
we used

luxurious redbud kirsch
rockwood apple rave

and we will be the only ones
who know better

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