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WIP: Saltian, Circles
From section 7, Dementia and Death, of Saltian
Circles
By Alice ShapiroShe’s ninety-two
and sad to say
discredits every knock
and friendship
at the door. Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Where is the love?
From section 3, Lover, of Saltian
Where is the love?
By Alice ShapiroI think art education, especially
in this country, which government
pretty much ignores, is so important
for Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Seven mortal steps
This is the introductory poem of Saltian
Seven mortal steps
By Alice ShapiroMan, iron man formed of soil,
teased, like a willow in the wind
by music and carnal intensity
who are you?Myths of king Read More
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WIP: Saltian, Here and hereafter
From section 7, Dementia and Death, of Saltian
Here and hereafter
By Alice ShapiroAt times past sixty
glimpses of the human’s exit
from body-bound blessedness
strike a sudden c Read More -
WIP Saltian: Malia
From section 1, Infancy, of Saltian
Malia
By Alice ShapiroFlower on this Earth
I first saw you shining
a royal glow charged
with beauty beyond
an ordinary birth
one small package wrapped
in Read More -
WIP Saltian: The law of attraction
From section 5, The Justice, of Saltian
The law of attraction
By Alice ShapiroA man is like a cat, chase him and
he will run–sit still and ignore him
and he’ll come purri Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Distant wars
From section 4, Soldier, of Saltian
Distant wars
By Alice ShapiroYou cannot simultaneously prevent
and prepare for war. Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Original face
From section 6, The Pantaloon, Old Age, of Saltian
Original face
By Alice ShapiroIf I had only known,
I would have been a locksmith. Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Miss K’s arabesque
From section 2, Childhood, of Saltian
Miss K’s arabesque
By Alice ShapiroI go a lot to see young people downtown
in little theatres. It’s great. Read More -
WIP: Saltian, Laze away the day
From section 5, The Justice, of Saltian
Laze away the day
By Alice ShapiroLove morning
late and lazy
love thatcat curling
up bottom of the bed
not time yetsun washes
over sheets and pillo Read More