A Tree with a Bird in it: / A Symposium of Contemporary American Poets on Being Shown a Pear-tree on Which Sat a Grackle - Margaret Widdemer

(Bounding on toward the end of the proceedings with a bundle over his shoulder, and making the rest join in at the high spots.)

(An Explanation)

[Steadily]

As I went marching, torn-socked, free,

With my red heart marching all agog in front of me

And my throbbing heels

And my throbbing feet

[With energy]

Making an impression on the Hoboken street