[Michael Juster]

I have a memory of a masterful pantoum by Dana Gioia, but can't seem to find it. I would welcome pointers to this phantom poem or any other terrific pantoums.

[Tim Murphy]

Mike, The best pantoum I know of is Alan's Sandcastles: http://www.seablogger.com/library/ja...andcastles.htm

[A. E. Stallings]

phantom pantoum--phantoum?

[Edmund Conti]

Does this help?

MALAYS

Do they stand up
For the national pantoum?

[Lo]

Are you talking about "Divination"?

Divination

Always be ready for the unexpected.
Someone you have dreamed about may visit.
Better clean house to make the right impression.
There are some things you should not think about.

Someone you have dreamed about may visit.
Is it an old friend you do not recognize?
There are some things you should not think about.
Who is the stranger at the door?

Is it an old friend you do not recognize?
Notice the cool appraisal of his eyes.
Who is the stranger at the door?
You sometimes wonder what you're waiting for.

Notice the cool appraisal of his eyes.
Better clean house to make the right impression.
You sometimes wonder what you're waiting for.
Always be ready for the unexpected.

--Dana Gioia, from Interrogations at Noon

[Michael Juster]

Yes, thanks, and thanks Tim for the pointer to Alan.