This Is Just To Say
This Is Just to Say
I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox
and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast
Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold
-William Carlos Williams
The poem above leaves me cold. To parody it was delicious and sweet. Some things are better appreciated in reflected light.
This Is Just to Say - I
William Carlos Williams
My poems
Are mere
imitations
Of the real which
readers were probably
savoring
last few seconds
Forgive me
and now listen to mine
so neat
and so bold
This Is Just to Say - II
I have drunk
the coffee
that was warming in
the pot
and which
you were probably
brewing
for yourself
Forgive me
I was drowsy
so tired
and the aroma so inviting
This Is Just to Say - III
I have run off
with that woman
that was in
my dreams
and so
you won't be
expecting
me for breakfast
Forgive me
It wasn't you dear
her lips are sweet
and alluring
This Is Just to Say - IV
We've gone and
wrecked this world
that was to be
your legacy
and which
you probably
wanted
to destroy yourself
Forgive us
we didn't wait
for you
and did it ourselves
