There was an Old Man of the Nile,
Who sharpened his nails with a file,
Till he cut out his thumbs,
And said calmly, 'This comes
Of sharpening one's nails with a file!'
by Michael SchmidtA piece of moon is tangled in the ash.
The magpies are unnaturally awake
Scrabbling, making little noises in their throats.
Did my footsteps on the path disturb them?
You chose the other man and you ...