Thursday, January 1, 2004

Variations On A Theme By William Carlos Williams Comments

Rating: 3.3

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I chopped down the house that you had been saving to live in next summer.
I am sorry, but it was morning, and I had nothing to do
and its wooden beams were so inviting.
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Kenneth Koch
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Susan Williams 13 February 2016

Now that is a l-o-n-g title, right? This is a spoof - a lampoon- - poking fun of the poem by physician William Carlos Williams. I enjoyed this parody. It pretty much stands on its own - -just a wee bit wobbling on one leg- - but I think it would still be funny even if you haven't read the poem written by William Carlos Williams.

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kenneth william snow 06 April 2005

Bloody brilliant Mr. Koch although I am aware you are deceased; I hope this sentiment finds your spirit.

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Kenneth Koch

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