Poet's Corner: Sestina by Elizabeth Bishop

I find it difficult to believe I haven't posted any Elizabeth Bishop. Maybe I just didn't tag it. Another sestina.

Sestina by Elizabeth Bishop

September rain falls on the house.
In the failing light, the old grandmother
sits in the kitchen with the child
beside the Little Marvel Stove,
reading the jokes from the almanac,
laughing and talking to hide her tears.

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