Friday, November 8, 2024

reciting Shakespeare while raking leaves

i see the actor,
bewildered,
pushing the mower along
the hill.
the rake
leans against the split
level house.
the water hose rests nearby.
he's reciting
Shakespeare
to himself
out in the suburbs.
the dogs are barking.
he waves to window
holding his wife.
he's lost
his way
and settled for domestic
life.

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