Joyce Carol Oates Quote
Didn't thankdidn't wave goodbyedidn't flutter the air with kissesa mound of gifts unwrappedbed unmadeno appetitealways elsewherethough it was raining elsewherethough strangers peopled the streetsthough we at home slaved andbaked and wept andhung ornamentsand perfumed the darkdid he marveldid he thankwas he grateful did he knowwas he humanwas he therealways elsewhere:didn't thankdidn't kisstoothbrush stiffened with unusepuppy whining in the hallcar battery deadsweaters unraveled
Joyce Carol Oates
Didn't thankdidn't wave goodbyedidn't flutter the air with kissesa mound of gifts unwrappedbed unmadeno appetitealways elsewherethough it was raining elsewherethough strangers peopled the streetsthough we at home slaved andbaked and wept andhung ornamentsand perfumed the darkdid he marveldid he thankwas he grateful did he knowwas he humanwas he therealways elsewhere:didn't thankdidn't kisstoothbrush stiffened with unusepuppy whining in the hallcar battery deadsweaters unraveled