The Grether Blog

The Dissertation

Published February 9, 1999

The work runs on and on, a steady stream,A constant feel of flowing and of force,The strength to fight the current. ItReminds me of that…

Published May 8, 1998

We’d listen in the kitchen to the voicesIn the dining room. We’d lean againstThe door and press our ears to hear the soundsOf parents fighting,…

Published May 20, 1996

for Dan, died in a fire, 1996 Hold on a moment, angels.Why are you always in such a hurry?Can’t I have the simple chanceTo say…

Published April 10, 1992

A Sonnet for G.M. Hopkins Behold the hands of God in the feverishAnd sick. Behold their shining halos, thereAbove their heads, as they lie smiling…