Number 20 in  General   

The pennycandystore beyond the El
is where I first
fell in love
with unreality
Jellybeans glowed in the semi-gloom
of that september afternoon
A cat upon the counter moved among
the licorice sticks
and tootsie rolls
and Oh Boy Gum

Outside the leaves were falling as they died

A wind had blown away the sun

A girl ran in
Her hair was rainy
Her breasts were breathless in the little room

Outside the leaves were falling
and they cried
Too soon! too soon!

By Lawrence Ferlinghetti

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Other poems by Lawrence Ferlinghetti:

• A Vast Confusion
• Bird With Two Right Wings
• Constantly Risking Absurdity
• Dove Sta Amore
• Number 20
• Recipe For Happiness Khaborovsk Or Anyplace
• Seascape With Sun And Eagle
• The Pennycandystore Beyond The El
• The Plough Of Time
• Wild Dreams Of A New Beginning