I take space to be the central fact to man born in America. I spell it large because it comes large here. Large and without mercy.

I'm trying to climb up both walls at once.

This morning of the small snow I count the blessings, the leak in the faucet which makes of the sink time, the drop of the water on water.

Forgive me if I sleep until I wake up.

ONE PERCEPTION MUST IMMEDIATELY AND DIRECTLY LEAD TO A FURTHER PERCEPTION

Whatever you have to say, leave The roots on, let them Dangle And the dirt Just to make clear Where they come from.

I don't live for poetry. I live far more than anybody else does.