You’re the only creature I really love
Aside from Mama and my Teddy bear

We all went to the Zoo.
That’s one thing done.

Perhaps today I understand the saying
“We’re all miserable sinners.” 

Why do I fear the true winter death to come
I guess I’ve lived without seasons much too long

Top of the fountain jet 
White diamond liquid sun fire

The Baby commits evil deeds unseen.

The landlady’s wearing her OLD WOMAN costume— 
Shirakawa head-rag, blue droopy bloomers. 
White balloon-sleeve apron top. 

Dear Cleo, I can’t complain about your absence 
Nor excuse my failure to call you sooner 
I mistook you for your sister and