Ron Padgett

Flyer for a reading by Ted Berrigan and Ron Padgett plus an exhibition of paintings and collages by George Schneeman at The Poetry Project at St. Mark’s Church, May 24 [no year]. Artwork by George Schneeman? 8 1/2 x 11 inches.


 Poem


I’m in the house.
It’s nice out: warm 
sun on cold snow. 
First day of spring 
or last of winter. 
My legs run down 
the stairs and out 
the door, my top 
half here typing
                                 

John Ashbery

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