Monday, January 20, 2003

One Train May Hide Another Comments

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In a poem, one line may hide another line,
As at a crossing, one train may hide another train.
That is, if you are waiting to cross
The tracks, wait to do it for one moment at
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Kenneth Koch
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Douglas Scotney 23 November 2015

you're not safe anywhere, but you got this far, so it can't be all that bad.

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Godfrey Morris 23 November 2015

Very interesting poem. Contains some very wise words.

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Susan Williams 23 November 2015

This is interesting to say the least- I just wonder if it would have had more power if it had less targets.

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Kim Barney 23 November 2015

Sort of like playing chess. When you think you have found the best move, look again and try to find a better one. Although it's a little bit too long for me, it still has some good advice.

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Jerry Buckley 22 March 2010

This is my favorite poem ever. My wife, who doesn't even care very much for poetry loves it as well. Thanks K K I know this was a labor of love.

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Kenneth Koch

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