Funny about the word, rue. It is so small.
Just the t is missing to make it true.
It sounds like a deer. That is roe.
Diminutive for such a large feeling.
Not a cruel catalog.
The poet teaches more
than he probably realizes.
This is due
to coincidence
and the limits of language
but still. Uncanny
rule with words.
Very sweet. And fun. Somehow I am tempted to say
ReplyDeletedue could be duet, just the T missing . . .
Fine poem. And very true, Mr Clark is a great poetry teacher.
ReplyDeleteMr Clark feels unworthy of such kindnesses. But still. (But still could be but silly with the t missing plus a y.)
ReplyDelete