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Come what may

03.25.12 Posted in today's words by

Boghos Artinian’s poem The Interview (1973) appeared here in January 2012. About this poem he says: “I wrote this poem after the collapse of a building in Beirut that killed 27 people and injured 12 more. Though the landlord had warned the tenants, few left before it was too late.


Come what may

By Boghos L Artinian


One is hesitant
to leave his warm bed
in cold weather
despite recent cracks
in the walls
and warnings
of impending disaster.
It is human nature
to cover oneself
with a blanket
and go to sleep
come what may.

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2 Responses to “Come what may”

  1. bobbie troy says:
    March 25, 2012 at 2:42 pm

    Yes, i agree, it is human nature to do this. Very well said.

  2. Jeanette Cheezum says:
    March 29, 2012 at 12:26 am

    I love the visual.

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