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Ekphrastic Poetry based on Two Paintings by Henri Rousseau*Negro Attacked by a Jaguar, after Henri Rousseau* / Unaware, arms sway. / Attentive green gazes

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Nov 15, 2011

The Carving KnifeMy lipless / silver teeth, icicles, / a hundred tiny razors

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Nov 15, 2011

The RoseFive leaves cup a tender flower, / petals layered over petals; deep / inside, seedlings not yet conceived

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Nov 15, 2011

Pebble and Stream**Pebble** / Cascade, return! / refreshing lover;

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Nov 15, 2011

Le Tour Eiffel**1** Iron-bodied, you stand giant; / a thousand feet into the air, rigid / metal swaying in the wind.

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Nov 15, 2011

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