Message-ID: <Pine.NEB.4.61.0502252333010.14232@panix3.panix.com>
From: Alan Sondheim <sondheim@panix.com>
To: Cyb <cybermind@listserv.aol.com>,
"WRYTING-L : Writing and Theory across Disciplines" <WRYTING-L@LISTSERV.UTORONTO.CA>
Subject: Death & Memory of Cock Robin
Date: Fri, 25 Feb 2005 23:33:10 -0500 (EST)
Death & Memory of Cock Robin 'Who kill'd Cock Robin? I, said the Sparrow, With my bow and arrow, I kill'd Cock Robin. Who saw him die? I, said the Fly, With my little eye, I saw him die.' Who saw him fall? I, said the Rule, With hammer and with awl, I saw him fall. Who saw him flayed? I, said the Moon, As I danced and played, I saw him flayed. Who heard his screams? I, said the Mind, In my darkest dreams, I heard his screams. Who turned away? I, said the Sun, I was busy with the day, I turned away. Who mourned and cried? I, said the Lark, Someone else has died, I mourned and cried. Who has time to mourn? I, said the Worm, There's nothing left to harm, I have time to mourn. Who bears the grave? I, said the Auk, There's still a soul to save, I bear the grave. Who prays for years? I, said Cock Robin, For nameless are my fears, I'll pray for years. =