A poem a day in April from Rutgers English PhD students and friends.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

instructions for standing

It's a tall day
on which everyone stands.
Don't be afraid to leave
your seat. Think of
it as
an
ovation.
Bend, push back your chair
with your unfolding knee, and once
you're up, instead of applauding,
just be
tall.

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