The Oak on 32nd Street


The little girl was holding a leaf.
I wish all the buildings were trees,
she said, when we reached the top floor
of the oak on 32nd Street. I agreed,
the city looked better from there,
like a dream just before it
turns into a painting.

September 4, 2008



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