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Poem 019: The Partial Explanation

The poem 'The Partial Explanation' by Charles Simic reflects on a moment in a grimy luncheonette, where the speaker feels a sense of time passing and darkness growing. The imagery of snow and the solitary glass of ice-water evoke feelings of longing and isolation. The speaker expresses a desire to eavesdrop on the cooks' conversation, highlighting a yearning for connection amidst solitude.

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Poem 019: The Partial Explanation

The poem 'The Partial Explanation' by Charles Simic reflects on a moment in a grimy luncheonette, where the speaker feels a sense of time passing and darkness growing. The imagery of snow and the solitary glass of ice-water evoke feelings of longing and isolation. The speaker expresses a desire to eavesdrop on the cooks' conversation, highlighting a yearning for connection amidst solitude.

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Poem 019: The Partial Explanation

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Seems like a long time
Since the waiter took my order.
Grimy little luncheonette,
The snow falling outside.

Seems like it has grown darker


Since I last heard the kitchen door
Behind my back
Since I last noticed
Anyone pass on the street.

A glass of ice-water
Keeps me company
At this table I chose myself
Upon entering.

And a longing,
Incredible longing
To eavesdrop
On the conversation
Of cooks.

—Charles Simic

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