Fall 2009, #16
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Tree of Heaven: Alianthus altissima

     by Aaron Lowinger


along wastes disturbed areas backyards
cracks wider deeper down
hit water table
sucks at warmth
woken by plastic and packaging
bald-headed lopsided crown
musky toss-around
small price for silk all heart
on two finger test it stinks
black walnut and sumac

bigger than ever crickets sing infinite
sonatas to river rats rock mink
repair alliances to dust water ash travel
sheen destroyed rockets glare touch
unending grasp towards perfection





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