I know why they smile-
those poets
authors
on the inside
back cover.
They've seen it,
done it, lost
and won.
Knitting words
never tangling
catching every single
hook, threading ideas
into matching little
socks; a perfect accessory
for your nightstand.
And all for $15 a pop.
Lori Boulard
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/poets-why-they-smile/