Color and Light Poems
Color and Light Poems by Kyle Schlesinger, published by Dusie on March 15, 2021, is an 86-page collection that explores the interplay between perception and meaning. The work delves into the idea that objects do not possess inherent color and that words lack intrinsic meaning, inviting readers to reconsider their understanding of language and experience. Schlesinger encourages a shift from human-centric views to a more mutual exploration of perception, blending humor and poignancy throughout his poetry.
Readers will find a diverse range of poems in this collection, including the formally rigorous piece “Far & Away,” which stands out among more casual and cinematic works. The poems engage with themes of language arts and the relational nature of meaning, prompting reflection on how we interpret our surroundings and expressions. This edition, presented in English, offers a thoughtful examination of the connections between light, color, and language, making it a significant contribution to contemporary poetry.
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Objects don’t have color (they give off light) and words don’t have meaning (they give off vibration). Color and meaning are ours to determine and agree upon, but what if, first, we sift through our colloquial phrases, our idiomatic expressions, our perceptual experiences, until we enter a world of mutuality rather than human centrality? A poet of both Exteroception and Interoception at once, Kyle Schlesinger asks his reader to “Think with / Your Eyes,” “Eyes like Buber.” At turns both funny and heartbreaking, Color & Light reminds us that meaning is not intrinsic; it is relational-“I’ll say differently / I won’t say literally.” -Sasha Steensen
A smart collection of poems representing the panoramic range of Kyle Schlesinger’s talents. ‘Far & Away, ‘ a brilliant rigorous formal experiment in language, is the culminating work among more casual and sometimes cinematic poems. A real page-turner with unpredictable joys along the way. -Annabel Lee
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