Steve Healey is the author of two books of poetry, Earthling and 10 Mississippi, both on Coffee House Press.
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Steve Healey is the author of two books of poetry, Earthling and 10 Mississippi, both on Coffee House Press.
It’s possible to keep a secret
Eat a piece of fruit every minute
Of the day for example keep a bag of raisins
Hidden nearby or really listen
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