Books litter the bed,
leaves the lawn. It
lightly rains. Fall has
come: unpatterned, in
the shedding leaves.
The maples ripen. Apples
come home crisp in bags.
This pear tastes good.
It rains lightly on the
random leaf patterns.
The nimbus is spread
above our island. Rain
lightly patters on un-
shed leaves. The books
of fall litter the bed.
James Schuyler (1923-1991) was an American poet associated with the New York School of poetry, which included other influential poets like Frank O'Hara and John Ashbery. Schuyler was born on November 9, 1923, in Chicago, Illinois, and he later moved to New York City, where he became an integral part of the city's vibrant literary and artistic scene.
James Schuyler struggled with mental health issues throughout his life, which often found their way into his poetry. His work has been recognized for its poignant exploration of mental illness and the fragility of the human experience.
