QUENCHED
For Tony Frazer
trace the sound of thirst --
twisted and wrapped
syllables bubbled vowels
that rise and disperse
being both cool and warm
he laps at the stream
his leonine
call for a tall drink, taken there
For Tony Frazer
trace the sound of thirst --
twisted and wrapped
syllables bubbled vowels
that rise and disperse
being both cool and warm
he laps at the stream
his leonine
call for a tall drink, taken there