They say I mope too much
but really I'm loudly dancing.
I eat paper. It's good for my bones.
I play the piano pedal. I dance,
I am never quiet, I mean silent.
Some day I'll love Frank O'Hara.
I think I'll be alone for a little while.
-- Frank O'Hara, The Collected Poems
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6 comments:
Woody: maybe that is why it just seemed so familiar and delightful when I read it the other night.
I *heart* Frank.
Damn skippy.
Boys, hands off! Frank is MINE!
Yes yes yes. We've both got Frank going now. Thanks Peter.
Yes yes yes. We've both got Frank going now. Thanks Peter.
Now, Tony: would you rather be Frank? or Sincere? *grin*
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