Columbia College 1967, #19
Michael Ganzer, Professor
Michael Ganzer, Professor
If you want to write a love poem don’t say
Your girlfriend smells like a new car but
Maybe you could say, ‘I love you like I love
‘The smell of a new car that foretells many
‘Pleasurable and interesting possibilities
‘Whether it’s a long drive to Arizona or just
‘A quick spin to the seashore on a Sunday
‘I will always keep your top down because
‘You are my beautiful convertible, Julia,
‘Built for comfort and also built for speed.’
I used the name Julia because Robert Herrick
In the 17th Century was a master of this stuff
And he wrote a poem called ‘Upon Julia’s Clothes.’
Ha! Upon Julia’s Clothes! That’s so terrific!