That is the difference between me and you. You pack an umbrella, #30 sun goo And a red flannel shirt. That's not what I do. I put the top down as soon as we arrive. The temperature's trying to pass fifty-five. I'm freezing but at least I'm alive. Nothing on earth can diminish my glee. This is Florida, Florida, land of euphoria, Florida in the highest degree. You dig in the garden. I swim in the pool. I like to wear cotton. You like to wear wool. You're always hot. I'm usually cool. You want to get married. I want to be free. You don't seem to mind that we disagree. And that is the difference between you and me.
—Laurel Blossom
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from The Papers Said, 1993
Greenhouse Review Press, Santa Cruz, California
Copyright 1993 by Laurel Blossom.
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Reprinted “Fight” by Laurel Blossom from The Papers Said. Copyright © 1993 Greenhouse Review Press, with the permission of Greenhouse Review Press.
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Laurel Blossom
Laurel Blossom (1943- ) is the author of several poetry collections, including Longevity (Four Way Books, 2015).