40th Street

40th Street
by Eileen Myles
I’d like
to say
that when
I change
coffee
the pot
doesn’t know
it for
a few
days
it’s awaiting
the tempo
of French
espresso &
suddenly
El Pico
is back
it’s inexplicable
the glass pot
is dulled
speechless
so wake
me up
with your
confusion
in a few
days you’ll
be shaped
like this
& a new
strong
meaning
will
come.
Be patient
pot. Advance
the parade.