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A Quintuple of Poets: Part III
Anne Sexton, during 18th Century Beyrouth, Liban
was bleak throughout childhood—
adolescence stuck between teeth;
such awkward moments
mirroring an arranged marriage;
sowed what could not be spoken:
reticent, crippled words
beneath unearthed rows
resembling knotted yarn
unraveling posthumously;
immolates truth inside clay urns—
donned the unexplained expectantly:
daughters dressed as puppets
lips stained with pomegranate
posture perfect, traditional dress
feigned smiles instead;
grew a shadow long enough to disappear
into new methods of husbandry;
or, across barley fields at dusk—
dark wings
flopping in [her] heart
~
was bleak throughout childhood—
adolescence stuck between teeth;
such awkward moments
mirroring an arranged marriage;
sowed what could not be spoken:
reticent, crippled words
beneath unearthed rows
resembling knotted yarn
unraveling posthumously;
immolates truth inside clay urns—
donned the unexplained expectantly:
daughters dressed as puppets
lips stained with pomegranate
posture perfect, traditional dress
feigned smiles instead;
grew a shadow long enough to disappear
into new methods of husbandry;
or, across barley fields at dusk—
dark wings
flopping in [her] heart
~
Published 13th May 2019
Author's Note
Words 88 / unique 88
Image: Portrait de femme, Beyrouth, Liban, circa 1875. Tirage albuminé. by Dumas.
Italics: Anne Sexton
Image: Portrait de femme, Beyrouth, Liban, circa 1875. Tirage albuminé. by Dumas.
Italics: Anne Sexton
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13th May 2019 11:45pm
This one is the richest in imagery of the three so far.
And having not read Sexton yet, I am eager to see its relationship to her.
"adolescence stuck between teeth;
such awkward moments
mirroring an arranged marriage; "
"grew a shadow long enough
to disappear into new methods of husbandry; "
Damn, I wish I could write gems like this.
📝❤
And having not read Sexton yet, I am eager to see its relationship to her.
"adolescence stuck between teeth;
such awkward moments
mirroring an arranged marriage; "
"grew a shadow long enough
to disappear into new methods of husbandry; "
Damn, I wish I could write gems like this.
📝❤
13th May 2019 11:46pm
13th May 2019 11:59pm
Over the years, I had read her full biography at least three times solid. And THEN I purchased a volume of her complete works. Suffice it to say I’ve gotten to know Sexton in so many ways...
so I confirm that this, Part Three, is wonderfully brilliant. Thank you, Sage, for this labor of love and respect, made available for your readers.
so I confirm that this, Part Three, is wonderfully brilliant. Thank you, Sage, for this labor of love and respect, made available for your readers.
14th May 2019 10:42am
She was an amazing Poetess, Jade. I truly appreciate your comments and support of this odd-duck series. Your validation that I in some way captured her essence put me over the moon this morning! Best way to wake!
Thank you!
Thank you!
Anonymous
14th May 2019 00:46am
sowed what could not be spoken:
reticent, crippled words
beneath unearthed rows
resembling knotted yarn
unraveling posthumously;
these words - under earth -' warning stars'!
am going through her work. am blown. i have so much to discover.
reticent, crippled words
beneath unearthed rows
resembling knotted yarn
unraveling posthumously;
these words - under earth -' warning stars'!
am going through her work. am blown. i have so much to discover.
14th May 2019 10:44am
You're in for a REAL treat if you haven't sampled her yet, nomoth! She was amazing.
Thank you for your support of this series and the RL honors.
Thank you for your support of this series and the RL honors.
14th May 2019 4:41am
This is a gem of information you shared dear Ahavati on the life of poets. Cleverly and masterfully laid.
14th May 2019 10:44am
Thank you, Dear Summer! I appreciate you saying that and supporting this series. I am honore by the RL. xo
14th May 2019 1:06pm
Wonderful and intriguing lure into the world of Anne Sexton.
Have not yet gone into any depth with her work - but now I have no excuses.
Have not yet gone into any depth with her work - but now I have no excuses.
14th May 2019 1:12pm
Best comment ever is to inspire fellow poets to read one of the classics. Thank you for the RL honor as well.
14th May 2019 1:14pm
Writing Anne Sexton into the 18th century seemed to work quite well and eloquently.
14th May 2019 1:17pm
