How about this appeal for safety? (The father of a friend was killed
doing what Krauss did.) And following, a view unpopular in the
Democratic Republic of Park Slope.
For Nicole Krauss, observed on 7th Ave. at St. John’s Place.
READ AT YOUR PERIL
Books are a treasure
Always a treat
But a book needs closing
Crossing the street.
OBAMA-BOUND
A hope pedlar in the White House–
Appealing to green youth
And scrambled eggheads who mistake
Amorphous wishes for truth?
Louise, I wonder why you need to indicate the identity of the crosswalk reader. Is it that she is a “celeb”?
Anyone could have been observed distractedly crossing the street. And, since you knew someone who was killed doing this, I understand how it touches you. But, by mentioning the name of the crosser, the value of the poem is diminished. I’d like to see less celebrity gawking…there’s enough on the internet and the press, as it is. The Orthodox Jews believe the Messiah will not come until gossip is silenced. Not a bad thought, I’m sure Rabbi Andy B. would agree.