Josh Simmons's quote from Black nature

Josh Simmons quoted Black nature by Camille T. Dungy

Camille T. Dungy: Black nature (2009, University of Georgia Press)

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Metamorphism by Helene Johnson

Is this the sea? This calm emotionless bosom, Serene as the heart of a converted Magdalene— Or this? This lisping, lulling murmur of soft waters Kissing a white beached shore with tremulous lips; Blue rivulets of sky gurgling deliciously O'er pale smooth-stones— This too? This sudden birth of unrestrained splendor, Tugging with turbulent force at Neptune's leash; This strange tempestuous soliloquy of Nature, All these—the sea?

— Black nature by Camille T. Dungy (Page 25)

gastarbajterica replied to Josh Simmons's status

@josh

What’s true of oceans is true, of course,
Of labyrinths and poems.
...
What’s true of labyrinths is true of course
Of love and memory.

from “Any fool can get into an ocean . . .” by Jack Spicer

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/poems/51258/any-fool-can-get-into-an-ocean-

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