
Lower Manhattan The teal goddess, freedom deep and richHer thick back, broad and strongNear the mouth of the Atlantic watersA big-mouthed catfish breathes in silent soundA low place, a dense forest lush and darkOn the right shoulder, a sleek speedboatVrooming as if about to cross the river right away Poetry Note:From a small town across from lower Manhattan, North Bergen, I’m frowning in a dark,..