08.05.04


Swansea


Before the pint at my elbow,
before my elbow - before
our evening's table,
or tables, the sea
swallowed monks -
if we believe the plaque
beside your pint.


The waves believe Swansea
is feverish: muddy arms
choke her each spring.
The cells stood where we sit.
The sea cured their studies.

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