By: John Grey 

within the quote
you’re irrespective of the meaning
that wields it
giving the finger
to the history of English Literature
as taught to you by
Professor who-the-hell knows
it says
an object
is a mere inkling of what it really is
so that within some words
an okra flower strikes a hammer
toadstools appear more radiant than mountains
per the tradition
you’re a messenger
the source of this misunderstanding
known as poetry
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John Grey is an Australian poet, US resident. Recently published in Homestead Review, Cape Rock and Columbia Review with work upcoming in Louisiana Review, Poem and Spoon River Poetry Review.