Men Are Only Good
When They Die
From War

Men have hands
But cannot touch
Arms
But cannot hold
Hearts
But cannot feel
For this
They are bad
Men are only good
When they die
From War
For this reason
No boy will ever strive to be a passionate man
Rather
Boys
Play war

By: Roger Harkness
The Okcitykid

"Delights and Shadows," by Ted Kooser, copyright 2004. Ted Kooser was Poet Laureate of the United States from 2004 to 2006. In 2005 "Delights and Shadows" was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for poetry. Noted for his clarity and accessible style, Kooser writes mainly about the Midwest, where he's spent his life. Is your soul weary from dwelling on inconvenient truths, economic hit-men and the shabby democracy our dollars are buying us? Give yourself a gift with this slim (84 pages) volume. It's relaxing, peaceful and frequently touching; guaranteed to transport you elsewhere.