Editing Sky: Poems
1999 Texas Review Poetry Prize Winner
Editing Sky I think of your Apache mother
rubbing you raw with whitewash & pumice.
In trying to bleach herself out of your
smooth tailored skin, you became an even
redder half-Irish. Even before then, blood
had welled around your high cheekbone firmly
pressed to the hardwood stock, lightly butted
with the single shot from a small bore
Twenty-two. Your first buck's last leap...
Editing Sky I think of your Apache mother
rubbing you raw with whitewash & pumice.
In trying to bleach herself out of your
smooth tailored skin, you became an even
redder half-Irish. Even before then, blood
had welled around your high cheekbone firmly
pressed to the hardwood stock, lightly butted
with the single shot from a small bore
Twenty-two. Your first buck's last leap...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1881515249
ISBN13:9781881515241
Release Date:September 1999
Publisher:Texas Review Press
Length:72 Pages
Weight:0.29 lbs.
Dimensions:0.3" x 5.4" x 8.4"
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3 ratings
Parsons Defines Poetry
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I feel as if I have known Dave Parsons for most of my life. His poignant and moving revelations of his life stories paint an intimate and revealing portrait of a poet who is grounded in the real world. Parsons creates an ambience that invites the reader into the poets living room to share the triumphs and tragedies of lifes moments that most of us neglect. Parsons has defined poetry for us through his revelations. The world awaits the next installment of wonderment.
Refreshing! My favorite collection out this Fall!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I found many of Mr. Parson's poems very moving. "They" is one of my favorites.
A Review of Editing Sky:
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
Editing Sky is a poignant collection of intimate poems that also seem universal in their appeal. They describe powerful experiences of an Austin childhood, handball, conoeing, marriage, alzheimers, the marines, historic houses, and much more. The poems draw you in and move you with their straightforward, vivid style. When you combine the intimate images, the direct style, and the pleasing eloquence and ease of the words and their arrangement, it makes for a truly satisfying poetry reading experience! I enjoy reading the book over and over and I would highly recommend it.
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