Thomas Lux — Refrigerator, 1957 | The On Being Project
In his poem “Refrigerator, 1957,” Thomas Lux opens the door to his childhood appliance, where a jar of maraschino cherries speaks volumes.
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In his poem “Refrigerator, 1957,” Thomas Lux opens the door to his childhood appliance, where a jar of maraschino cherries speaks volumes.
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