A Song for Muriel by Carolyn Kizer
No-one explains me because There is nothing to explain. It's all right here Very clear. O for my reputations sake To be difficult and opaque!
No-one explains me because Though myopic, I see plain. I just put it down With a leer and a frown... Why does it make you sweat? Is this the thanks I get?
No-one explains me because There are tears in my bawdy song. Once I am dead Something will be said. How nice I won't be here To see how they get it wrong.
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