Lesson of Poetry Number One


In order to write a poem
the hand is not enough;
you have to have a head
with a mouth that doesn't laugh.

In order to write a poem
your soul must ever cry –
in order to write a poem ;
If not, don't even try.


THE DEVIL AND A WOMAN

The Devil. sitting on His throne up-there
He saw down here a woman coquettish and fair.
"That evil. dirty creature. will be mine"
He said "Before I count even to nine".

He takes His tools. His summons brings,
He bears all His strange and frightful things,
His slaves His servants His sons He calls-
His eye-sockets two red hot balls.

The woman "My Lord. my Master" says to Him
"My Lord. leave quiet Your faithful team-
Since from man to man You created me to go,
Then, I already am Yours. as far as I know».