I think every poet should host
parties of odd fellows
introduce adverbs to verbs
that have never spoken before
adjectives to nouns
that have only gazed across
the room at each other
see who couples off
to some corner
in heavy discussion
before I eavesdrop
or leaves the gathering
running
and holding hands
with me in hot pursuit
if you must know
the most exciting poems
are written while I’m still
catching the breath