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A poem by Frank o'Hara
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A poem by Frank o'Hara |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704
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When I was a child I played by myself in a corner of the schoolyard all alone. I hated dolls and I hated games, animals were not friendly and birds flew away. If anyone was looking for me I hid behind a tree and cried out 'I am an orphan.' And here I am, the center of all beauty! writing these poems! Imagine! Frank O'Hara I just wanted to put this on because it's so inspirational. No matter where we've all been in our pasts, here we all are, together in a sense, in 'the center of all beauty.' |
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Delores Hall Member
since 1999-07-16
Posts 342USA |
Lovely poem.Keep writing. |
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Severn Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-17
Posts 7704 |
Can't take the credit Delores - it's by Frank O'Hara. But it's one of my favourites |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
Very very nice - glad you shared it... ------------------ - poet FemmeFatale "The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone..." Henrik Ibsen (1826-1906) Norwegian dramatist lyric poet |
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-05-19
Posts 8669Michigan, US |
It is indeed a lovely and inspiring poem, Severn - but all six of O'Hara's books are still under copyright protection. Chances are no one would object, and it's a wonderful way to introduce people to a truly influencial writer, but we do tend to be a bit cautious around here. Okay? |
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poetFemmeFatale Member Elite
since 1999-07-25
Posts 2646Arkansas |
I am glad you shared this...it reminded me of myself as a child, and I had never read any of Frank's work...I'll be checking into it now thanks to you...and also to your comment on my piece "...my mental excitement", I've only glanced at Emily's work, but know I like it...I've meant to get some of her works to read, just haven't done it! I use alot of dashes to help the reader read it & pause the way I'd like them to...makes it easier to feel the beat at times...your comments are very helpful....I enjoy reading your postings!  ------------------ - poet FemmeFatale "The strongest man in the world is he who stands most alone..." Henrik Ibsen (1826-1906) Norwegian dramatist lyric poet |
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