William H. Simpson. Manana. Harriet Monroe, ed. Poetry: A Magazine of Verse. 1912-22

Harriet Monroe, ed. (1860–1936). Poetry: A Magazine of Verse. 1912–22.

Mañana

By William H. Simpson


From “Along Old Trails” SÍ, sí, señor,
Should one ask, what for
This slumbering
When day is on the wing—

There is roof overhead;	5
On the table, bread;
On the vine,
Grapes for new wine;
Burros two;
And, querida mia, you.	10
Tomorrow—
Why trouble borrow?