“Poem in the Manner of E. D.” [by Billy Collins]

Eternity—is a Neighbor’s plot—

Sleeping in one Trench– a Wish—

Bisected by the Plow—then Doubt—

The Sun—a peering Dish.

 

My Apron–holds the Horizon—

And in my Eye—a Globe—

Then Corn– a tall Procession–

Seraphim– of the Ground–

 

— Billy Collins