A Ream of Paper - Jane Hirshfield

Lawrence Robinson lrobpoet at sonic.net
Mon May 5 22:17:03 PDT 2025


A Ream of Paper

I have a ream of paper,
a cartridge of ink,

almonds,
coffee,
a wool scarf for warmth.

Whatever handcuffs the soul,
I have brought here.

Whatever distances the heart,
I have brought here.

A deer rises onto her haunches
to reach for an apple,

though many fallen apples are on the ground.

	- Jane Hirshfield



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