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The Old Man Helps Me Write a Poem by Kathryn Pratt Russell

The Old Man Helps Me Write a Poem by Kathryn Pratt Russell

by Darah Schillinger | Sep 25, 2024 | Bubbler

After we were over, you helped me write a poem to send to my newman. Tom, it began, (I wanted to make it personal enough for him) thismorning, the fireplace grate, cool against my fingers You said, put in 13or 14 grates. I said, I’m only one person though, touching...

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