In My Old Age
in my old age
I read constantly
a gesture toward
some semblance of
literacy
it can't be done
there are too many books
too many poets, novelists
too many, too many
(and this counting only those
worth considering)
in this zero-sum universe
no wonder there's such
horror and atrocity
to stand against such
accomplishments of the spirit
now and again
i add my own work to the pile
and the next day remove it
in a fit of despair
I go back to reading
in my feeble attempt
at literacy
and wait for more horror
from the daily news
--Charles Deemer
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I got the newly published Autobiography of Mark Twain to the library today. I think it will make me feel better despite what is going on in the world today for us to absorb via the news.
Charles,
I'm glad you've begun posting your poems. I've been enjoying following them.
The question of whether it's a zero-sum universe is open, but the possibility is daunting.
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