Touching the Edge
Touching the Edge by Michael McClure is a collection of poems published by Shambhala on April 6, 1999. This first edition comprises 128 pages and is presented in English. The work reflects McClure’s innovative approach as a Beat poet, showcasing a unique blend of poetry and Buddhist themes that stem from his meditation practice.
Readers will find that these poems serve as dharma devotions, offering a fresh perspective on everyday experiences. The visual presentation of the poems is likened to bold calligraphy, designed to engage both the eye and the mind. This edition invites exploration of Buddhist literature and poetic expression, making it a distinctive addition to McClure’s body of work.
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Innovative Beat poet Michael McClure has written a book of poems unlike any of his others. These dharma devotions are fruits of his Buddhist mediation practice. Like bold calligraphy moving vertically down a white scroll, they surprise the eye and mind, awakening us to a heightened sense of everyday things.
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