Honeymoon Poem
(The Happiness of Animals)

How strange
to come through so much ceremony
only to reach the happiness of animals,
like two farm dogs that flop down together at evening--
not well pleased with their day's running,
not even content, but happy, only happy,
their rough flanks together
rising.

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Minor poem. Another minor day.

3 Comments

SB said:

Such good fortune; such minor days …

Karla said:

I’m getting married in two days (only two!) and this poem gives me great ease of heart. Thank you!

Erin said:

Karla … great happiness for you!

Marriage is lovely. I recommend it to anyone who can find a fella like James.

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