Classic and Contemporary Poetry

BONE, by CHARLES KENNETH WILLIAMS            Poem Explanation     Poet Analysis     Poet's Biography
First Line: An erratic, complicated shape, like a tool for some obsolete task:
Last Line: Maman, please... % it's filthy. Drop it. Drop it! Drop it! Drop it!
Alternate Author Name(s): Williams, C. K.
Subject(s): Bones; Tools