in this world
we walk on the roof of hell
gazing at flowers
—Issa (1763–1828)
Today Issa came over for dinner.
Nothing fancy, just Thai take-out from the place down the road.
He came on foot, carrying a satchel.
I welcomed him at the door, and he removed his sandals.
The low evening sun sparkled
through the tall glass of water I gave [...]
When: September 19-24, 2010
Where: Northern Virginia, D.C., and Maryland
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