William Carlos Williams: Three Short Poems

EL HOMBRE

It's a strange courage
you give me ancient star:

Shine alone in the sunrise
toward which you lend no part!

THIS IS JUST TO SAY

I have eaten
the plums
that were in
the icebox

and which
you were probably
saving
for breakfast

Forgive me
they were delicious
so sweet
and so cold

THE BIRD'S COMPANION

As love
     that is
each day upon the twig
     which may die

     So springs your love
fresh up
     lusty for the sun
the birds' companion--