I am finally down
to what I need: one
table to double
for eating/writing,
one pen, and enough
alphabet to spell
Your name when
You choose to
disclose it.
Clutter
This poem appears in the March 27, 2019 issue.
Since 1900, the Christian Century has published reporting, commentary, poetry, and essays on the role of faith in a pluralistic society.
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Clutter
I am finally down
to what I need: one
table to double
for eating/writing,
one pen, and enough
alphabet to spell
Your name when
You choose to
disclose it.
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