Whatever We Really Want

poetry Whatever We Really Want

For Valentine's Day, Philadelphia poet David Moolten's poem--for better or worse--says it all.

February 10, 2017 David Moolten Spillway

By David Moolten

we covet a lover

who's led a hard beautiful life

like a volcano or a racehorse

but agrees now that's over.

David Moolten is a physician who lives, writes & practices in Philadelphia. His most recent book is Primitive Mood (TSUP, 2009). See

www.davidmoolten.com.

Portside

poetry Whatever We Really Want

For Valentine's Day, Philadelphia poet David Moolten's poem--for better or worse--says it all.

‘Zionist’ Has Become Toxic in America. The U.S. Jewish Establishment Must Face It Head-On

Looking Back To Look Forward

How China Won the Iran War

The Mentor

Analysis Shows Insurance Industry Funding Third Way As It Plots ‘War’ on Medicare for All Backers