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Simic,
Charles
. Serbian-American poet; 1990 Pulitzer Prize for Poetry US Poet Laureate 2007–2008
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The Partial Explanation
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Written by:
Charles
Simic
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Seems like a long time
Since the waiter took my order.
Grimy little luncheonette,
The snow falling outside.
Seems like it has grown darker
Since I last heard the kitchen door
Behind my back
Since I last noticed
Anyone pass on the street.
A glass of ice-water
Keeps me company
At this table I chose myself
Upon entering.
And a longing,
Incredible longing
To eavesdrop
On the conversation
Of cooks.
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