FOR  SALE
 
by private treaty 
this desirable residence 
secluded area 

slowly the day turns 
disc on a turntable 
almost inaudible music of morning 

unchaperoned 
ripe for raping 
virginal membranes of glass 

when suddenly 

the needle flies out of the groove 
frustrated small boys smash windows 
hysterical small girls clutch their sympathies 

spellbound 
a rapid clatter of footsteps 
silence 

for sale 
(whispering?) 
after public treatment 
this slightly pathetic residence 
secluded area

                     (1968)