so much depends
upon

a red wheel
barrow

glazed with rain
water

beside the white
chickens.

The Large Pick-up Truck
By Elyse Rosenstock inspired by William Carlos Williams
 
So much relies
upon  

a large
pick up truck

covered in
dirt and mud

Beside the white and black
cows.

I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox

in which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast

Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold

Something to Tell
By Elyse Rosenstock inspired by William Carlos Williams

I have drunken
the hot cocoa
that was in the pot
on the stove

You were most likely
saving it
for when it gets cold

I am sorry
it was wonderful
so hot
and so sweet.