the emigree by carol rumens Flashcards
1
Q
it may be…
A
it may be sick with tyrants, but i am branded by an impression of sunlight
2
Q
the worst…
A
the worst news i receive of it cannot break my original view, the bright, filled paperweight
3
Q
my city comes…
A
my city comes to me… docile as paper; i comb it’s hair and love it’s shining eyes
4
Q
they accuse…
A
they accuse me of being dark in their free city
