Sunday, August 19, 2012

For Sale

For Sale 

Sixty hectares of empty sky 
No coyotes hiding behind cirrus clouds 
No black angus bulls disguised as cumulonimbus 
(there's real thunder out there -- and lightning 
great for Ides of March celebration) 
It's range land of the heavens 

perhaps better for viewing than ranching 
that herd coming is nothing but clouds 
View is almost perfect 
Remaining trees on mountains 
won't block your view 
Will not consider subdividing 
Property has been in the hands of man 
for centuries 
Needs cleanup 
Make offer 

--Carlos Reyes, Portland 
From "Pomegranate, Sister of the Heart"


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