[The wild and wavy event]

[The wild and wavy event]

by Lorine Niedecker

The wild and wavy event

now chintz at the window

was revolution . . .

Adams

to Miss Abigail Smith:

You have faults

You hang your head down

like a bulrush

you read, you write, you think

but I drink Madeira

to you

and you cross your Leggs

while sitting.

(Later:)

How are the children?

If in danger run to the woods.

Evergreen o evergreen

how faithful are your branches.