We do not play on Graves —
Because there isn’t Room —
Besides — it isn’t even — it slants
And People come —
And put a Flower on it —
And hang their faces so —
We’re fearing that their Hearts will drop —
And crush our pretty play —
And so we move as far
As Enemies — away —
Just looking round to see how far
It is — Occasionally —
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