Planisphere New Poems
“Planisphere New Poems” by John Ashbery, published by Harper Collins on December 7, 2010, is a reprint edition consisting of 160 pages in English. This collection presents a series of poems that explore the nuances of thought and existence, reflecting on the passage of time and the subtleties of memory. Through vivid imagery and contemplative language, Ashbery invites readers to engage with the complexities of ideas and experiences that shape our understanding of the world.
In this edition, readers will find a rich tapestry of poetic expressions that delve into themes of perception and the interplay between the past and present. The poems evoke a sense of continuity and change, as they examine the remnants of history and the fleeting nature of moments. Ashbery’s work often blurs the lines between reality and abstraction, encouraging a deeper reflection on the human condition. This collection is a significant contribution to the realm of poetry, offering insights that resonate with those interested in the art of language and thought.
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Breathlike
Just as the day could use another hour,
I need another idea. Not a concept
or a slogan. Something more like a rut
made thousands of years ago by one of the first
wheels as it rolled along. It never came back
to see what it had done, and the rut
just stayed there, not thinking of itself
or calling attention to itself in any way.
Sun baked it. Water stood, or rather sat
in it. Wind covered it with dust, then blew it
away. Always it was available to itself
when it wished to be, which wasn’t often.
Then there was a cup and ball theory
I told you about. A lot of people had left the coast.
Squirt conditions obtained. I forgot I overwhelmed you
once upon a time, between everybody’s sound sleep
and waking afterward, trying to piece together
what had happened. The rut glimmered
through centuries of snow and after.
I suppose it was trying to make some point
but we never found out about that,
having come to know each other years later
when our interest in zoning had revived again.
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