Lorine Niedecker

Sometimes you cruise around the internet, lurking surreptitiously on message boards and chat-rooms. Other times, you feel compelled to read little poems. I like little poems, so, obviously, I like Lorine Niedecker. Here's a miniature gem:

My Friend Tree

My friend tree

I sawed you down

but I must attend

an older friend

the sun

In addition to the link above, you can read more miniature gems here, or purchase an entire collection of miniature gems here.