ARCHIVE FOR February, 2007

The Bayman

Saturday, February 24th, 2007

The Bayman
In lawless times he roved Jamaica Bay. From brackish coves he lunged, a Dutch corsair. Rigging lacy, sails all crazy-quilted, crew amazed with gin. His black flag snapped and peaceful craft took white-waked flight.
In mother’s desk I found a yellowed card, a photo of his lair — his cottage, really. The family […]

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The Third Sure Thing

Monday, February 12th, 2007

“Waking from the dream you think, / ‘Thank God, it’s just a dream’”

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Denise Levertov’s “Tenebrae”

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

“We are at war, / bitterly, bitterly at war.”

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