【definition of eroticism】
The definition of eroticismUnnecessary
From the Archive
Adam Marian Pete, On the Way, 1994.
Karen Murai’s poem “The Unnecessary” appeared in our Spring 1990 issue.
A shoe full of water left on a porch,
almost menacing like a swing
that begins to move by itself.
So unnecessary and yet you’d
hate to move it. It seems to
have a purpose, it snatches
from you something like open-
mouthed sleep. Though it’s really,
only, just sitting there
like a hand in a lap.
Funny how the unnecessary
can seem so important,
expanding, contracting,
cleaning itself. Whatever it is,
it won’t let us in. It folds
inside itself like a dying star,
in a way it’s superior, as
original as every murder.
You’d like to take it home somehow
and set it on a table, but
you collide with its intentions,
you’d tickle it to nothing.
Better just to walk by.
It’s an accident seen at a
distance, just a curl of smoke
high in the sky.
Walk up the steps and let the
screen door slam behind you.
It will be something you mention.
Search
Categories
Latest Posts
The Best Tech Deals and Discounts for Students
2025-06-26 23:40Is there any hope for Earth after the sun dies? A glimmer.
2025-06-26 22:48Tesla's Robotaxi service goes live in Austin. Price? $4.20 per ride.
2025-06-26 22:44Best Fire Stick deal: Save $20 on Amazon Fire Stick 4K
2025-06-26 22:21Popular Posts
Episode 4: The Wave of the Future
2025-06-26 23:31Genmoji: Apple explains how it works in updated iPad user guide
2025-06-26 23:28How to use Wi
2025-06-26 22:15Wolves vs. Liverpool 2024 livestream: Watch Premier League for free
2025-06-26 21:39Turtle Beach Recon 50P gaming headset deal: 28% off
2025-06-26 21:32Featured Posts
Verizon outage is under investigation, according to the FCC
2025-06-26 23:38Wordle today: The answer and hints for September 28
2025-06-26 23:14Why some people flirt with us, but don't follow through
2025-06-26 22:16Amazon Prime Grubhub deal: Save $10 off orders of $20 or more
2025-06-26 21:44Popular Articles
Best Apple deal: Save $19 on AirTag 4
2025-06-26 22:25The best monster movies of the 2010s
2025-06-26 22:05Best Buy Member Deals Days 2024
2025-06-26 21:45When will the Verizon outage be fixed? Here’s what we know
2025-06-26 21:17Newsletter
Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates.
Comments (8644)
Speed Information Network
Is 'Sing Sing' streaming? How to watch the A24 drama at home.
2025-06-26 22:24Expressing Aspiration Information Network
How to watch TAMU vs. Arkansas football livestreams: kickoff time, streaming deals, and more
2025-06-26 22:21Miracle Information Network
Samsung just had a big event — 4 new Galaxy devices it dropped, including new Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra
2025-06-26 22:01Charm Information Network
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE hands
2025-06-26 21:34Fashion Information Network
Perplexity's new Deep Research tool is powered by DeepSeek R1
2025-06-26 21:34