Study for the World’s Body
Study for the World’s Body by David St. John is a first edition poetry collection published by HarperCollins on June 17, 1994. This 142-page book presents a selection of early and recent poems from the critically acclaimed author, showcasing his unique voice and style.
Readers will find a diverse range of themes and imagery throughout the collection, reflecting St. John’s exploration of personal and universal experiences. The poems delve into various subjects, including music and memory, inviting readers to engage with the emotional landscapes he creates. This edition is presented in English and features dimensions of 9.25 inches in height and 6.25 inches in length, making it a thoughtful addition to any poetry enthusiast’s library.
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A remarkable collection representing early and recent poems by David St. John, the critically acclaimed author of Hush, The Shore, and No Heaven.
GUITAR
I have always loved the word guitar.
I have no memories of my father on the patio
At dusk, strumming a Spanish tune,
Or my mother draped in that fawn wicker chair
Polishing her flute;
I have no memories of your song, distant Sister
Heart, of those steel strings sliding
All night through the speaker of the car radio
Between Tucumcari and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Though I’ve never believed those stories
Of gypsy cascades, stolen hoses, castanets,
And stars, of Airstream trailers and good fortune.
Though I’ve never met Charlie Christian, though
I’ve danced the floors of cold longshoremen’s halls,
Though I’ve waited with the overcoats at the rear
Of concerts for lute, mandolin, and two guitars –
More than the music I love scaling its woven
Stairways, more than the swirling chocolate of wood
I have always loved the word guitar.
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