I was just learning
To speak again
My third grade teacher
Rolled some words
Across my desk
Like marbles
I put in my mouth
An ancient orator
Wanting things
To be clear
Perfectly clear
Author Bio:
Gerry Grubbs is an attorney practicing law in Cincinnati Ohio. His most recent book, The Palace of Flowers, is just out from Dos Madres Press. His previous collection, The Hive is a Book, We read for its Honey, was a finalist for the 2014 Ohio book of the year for poetry.
To speak again
My third grade teacher
Rolled some words
Across my desk
Like marbles
I put in my mouth
An ancient orator
Wanting things
To be clear
Perfectly clear
Author Bio:
Gerry Grubbs is an attorney practicing law in Cincinnati Ohio. His most recent book, The Palace of Flowers, is just out from Dos Madres Press. His previous collection, The Hive is a Book, We read for its Honey, was a finalist for the 2014 Ohio book of the year for poetry.
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