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John Grey

When the Wife’s Away

The dirty dishes
are stacked in the sink
like a pyramid
and the archaeologist
will be home
any day now.

John Grey adapts to occasions as they arise, subtly if at all possible.

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Tony Press
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Robert Scotellaro, Editor Emeritus

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