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If god were gentleLet us believe in a strong god,who makes the oceansroar and the wind crack about our ears…For we are envious of this, and tobelieve in a gentle god,therefore, does not become us.—John Haines, “Pictures and Parables, IV” But if god were gentle, here’s what would become us: bluest sky, the sun-warmed porch,Continue reading “3 poems by D. R. James”

Lakeside Bird Feeder, Squirrels Now if I had ambition I’d be this kung fu squirrel, this lighter one, this Jackie Chan, scaling stucco to ledge to chimney to the hovering skid of the evil whiz kid’s waffling chopper, perpetual motion my only gear, my sidekick wacky as this blacker one, who tries but can’t quiteContinue reading “3 poems by D.R. James”