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The Point.(Poem)

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| November 01, 2002 | Smith, Vivian | COPYRIGHT 2002 Quadrant Magazine Company, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright
 
THE POINT 
 
   A man is taking photos of himself, 
   first on a seat, then on a rock shelf. 
   My dog runs off to sniff and roll around. 
   A couple yesterday approaching: "Please, 
   whole city, both of us and Opera House", 
   much bowing, nods and smiles. Such politesse. 
   Near them, a poinsettia in bloom. 
 
   Today the ...
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