Revelation For Men
When they come back worn out
from work (usually) late
in the evening,
the men ugly throw down
their shoes polished
with much care in the morning.
Behind the table they stay
chew quickly
a sharp morsel
and go the cold beds
(the children sleep with the new toys).
And they think to get to sleep
this night without a dream.
Sometimes in their dream the men cry …
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