Douglas Rothschild 9-11-01

some mornings your hair is on fire,
exactly the way you want it

when you wake up. & you don’t shower
& smell of Philadelphia on fire. Exactly

who are you? ‘My god it’s beautiful. Out
here, it feels good until you feel guilty.

& if you’re lucky’, you understand. Guilt
is someone else’s idea. & you get the love

of fire again.

 

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