Istanbul Literary Review - September 2011 Edition (#21)
Istanbul Literary Review - September 2011 Edition (#21)
A Matter of Weight
by
Barbara Novack
It grows, not solidity,
but a flaccid broadening,
a looseness, oozing
from the borders
over the sides, rolling
outward.
A center line, like a stick,
casts a mind-thin shadow
circling around
with the passing time
until its farther edge traces
a Buddha base
of abundance.
On such pillow softness we dream
restful ease and comfort, but
we worship The Gaunt One, The Sufferer.
Sin has a broad base, too.
Istanbul Literary Review - September 2011 Edition (#21)
Barbara Novack
USA
Barbara Novack is Writer-in-Residence at Molloy College, where she is also a member of the English Department. An award-winning writer, her work has appeared in numerous literary journals and anthologies. She has also written novels, one of which was twice a finalist in Pushcart Press’s Editor’s Book Award competition, a book of historical biographies and three collections of poetry. She conducts writers’ workshops, presents programs on creative writing, memoir writing and poetry, and has given readings of her poetry at various metropolitan area venues. She is a member of The Authors Guild and is listed in the Directory of American Poets and Fiction Writers, Who’s Who and Who’s Who of American Women. Her website is www.barbaranovack.com
Istanbul Literary Review - September 2011 Edition (#21)
