The Possibilities of Agriculture in Idaho
1.
authorities reported
an Indian girl
hitchhiking
between
Coeur d'Alene and Boise
disappeared
authorities reported
her backpack
found
in a wheat field
five miles back
from the highway
indicated
signs of a struggle
authorities reported
no witnesses
2.
the farmer
climbing down
from his combine
touching
skull and spine
falling
in love
with what remains
red flannel shirt
blue jeans
her voice
promising
flesh
distant fields
all hoping
for fierce moments
of recognition
names
3.
acre after acre
disappears
they can break
your heart
Simon Alexie..........from Old Shirts & New Skins
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