In a field
I am the absence
of field.
This is
always the case.
Wherever I am
I am what is missing.
When I walk
I part the air
and always
the air moves in
to fill the spaces
where my body's been.
We all have reasons
for moving.
I move
to keep things whole.
M. Strand
Lately, I've been living inside Mark Strand's elegant poetry. It's quite wonderful.
It seems a good place to live.
ReplyDeleteJust checked out Mark Strand's Blizzard of One from my library.
ReplyDeleteOh, I hope you love it.
ReplyDeleteHere's Paris Review interview with him conducted by Wallace Shawn:
http://www.theparisreview.org/interviews/1070/the-art-of-poetry-no-77-mark-strand
And a New Yorker piece on him:
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2007/11/19/071119crbo_books_chiasson
So far, a few of my favorite poems of his are:
"The Remains"
and
"The King"
and
I will always love his famous "Eating Poetry"
Let me know how you like the book!
I did love it. I believe it is one of my favorites. I've returned it to the library, but will be buying a copy of my own. I keep thinking about Old Man Leaves Party. So good. Thank you! Reasons for Moving is next...
ReplyDeleteI finally got to the interview and enjoyed it. Thanks.
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