HOW TO READ A POEM

Let the poet take you
    by the hand and give
        it a tug, gentle but

firm. Give yourself over.
    Be led. Suspend judgment;
        there will be time enough

later if you want it back.
    When the poet points, look.
        And while you are looking

don't forget to listen. Do not
    use your eyes or your ears.
        The trip will be short one

and may be easily forgotten,
    but not always. The world will not
        be changed. But you might be.