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A previously published post from my open notebook: Ars Longa, Vita Brevis

Now, a moment almost without words: I hold the mockup of my first book of poetry dressed in Garamond typeface. The poems exist as a burning collage of memories, segments of self quilted into presence. Geography lies in these pages as well: New Orleans, Louisiana; Saint Louis, Missouri; Cypress, Texas— a myriad collection of Read more of this blog post »

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Variations on a Theme of Desire

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