"Poet's Work", Lorine Niedecker
With Lamy 2000 makralon

The first time, I missed the title, which clues you in that condensing refers to becoming a poet. Instead I thought she was condensing herself- becoming small and unassuming.

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@govevers.wisconsin.gov has declared June 8–14, 2025, as #Poetry Week in #Wisconsin. Celebrate by reading Lorine Niedecker, State Poet Laureate Brenda Cárdenas, or whichever Wisconsin poet is your favorite.
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POET'S WORK
By #LorineNiedecker

Grandfather
advised me:
Learn a trade

I learned
to sit at desk
and condense

No layoff
from this
condensery