One Day the Birds Will Explain Everything

On Poetry (For Mark Bromberg)



Though,

With me,

It is always about line length,

And

Connections

(with ELECTRONICS

No less).



Lowell said it,

At the rainbows end,

Only by getting rid of things

Can you let

THINGS

In.

(Where was Olson in this?)

"It is undone business..."



Which brings us back to the lightning bugs.



Steve Maurer

May 2023



Many thanks are due the poetry community Athens Word of Mouth, a continuing source of inspiration and opportunity. In addition, several individuals have offered invaluable support and suggestions. Bob Ambrose, Penny Noah, David Oates, and Eugene Bianchi have all been instrumental in sharpening my poems and clarifying my meaning.