The poem recited is by Aaron Kramer (1921-1997) and titled "Prothalamium" (1948). Prothalamium Fifth section of "Astoria" sequence ? Aaron Kramer Come, all you who are not satisfied as ruler in a lone, wallpapered room full of mute birds, and flowers that falsely bloom, and closets choked with dreams that long ago died! Come, let us sweep the old streets--like a bride; sweep out dead leaves wit...