Introduction to Poetry II

Introduction to Poetry II

After Billy Collins from 'Sailing Alone Around the Room'¹

I ask Newton to slice an apple
and examine its waxy red skin
like a honey bee

or taste how the pink lady sings.

I say collect the blossoms of each page
and fill your palm with Spring's snow,

or step outside the barnyard fence
and feel the grass n' clover kiss your toes.

I wa…