The ABCs of Robert Lax, 1999

The ABCs of Robert Lax, edited by David Miller and Nicholas Zurbrugg.

Seven Poems (for Robert Lax).
Frank Samperi

Who props me
come evening?
thus the age
the tide out
a person
stick and dog
no answer
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the
   light
that
   covers

and
   the
darkness
   that

is
    alone-
not
    alone
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I saw the angel
behind the roses
in the garden

no one else
saw the wings
I am sure

but
       the knowledge is there

I see you
you see me
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Void of thought
the place-

so no light
to flower in-

but not void
my thought-

therefore light
to hide in-
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in peace
at rest
in via

at peace
in rest
in medio
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late turning
of leaves

the trees
a light      unto themselves
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full moon reflection

of the curve
of the patio

full snow
in moonlight
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