cf. The Red Wheelbarrow by William Carlos Williams
so much depends
upon
a red wheel
barrow
glazed with rain
water
beside the white
chickens.
*
So much depends upon
the red wheelbarrow purchased
at McGuckin’s spring tent sale,
Diane long wanted one
to move dirt and pots,
to plant her flowers, but
it came in a box of parts
with directions for assembly
in three languages:
Slotted Bolt for Tray Braces (Qty 2) or
Boulon pour protections avant (2 pieces) or
Perno para soporte del eje (cant.4)
Hex Nuts and Lock Washers
And 19 Pieces Detaches
On the Lista de piezas.
Read ALL instructions first.
Do not tighten nuts
Until you have completed
Assembly parts
[or you’ll be screwed]
Use force to pull
Leg Assembly outward,
[as all assembled parts
threaten to break apart.]
Finally add the wheel
Do not inflate beyond
Recommended tire pressure
Union Tools hereby warrants the product which you have purchased to be free from defects in materials or workmanship, unless used commercially for a period of ninety (90) days after purchase [besides, no guarantee of rain, flowers or chickens]