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Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae, Especially Borges


05.19.10 Posted in Contributor Series 5, today's words by

Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae
Especially Borges
By Ray Sharp

I woke last night on the living room floor
confused about the moon and the orientation of windows

uncertain even of my right hand and left
and if my dog were a god.

Would Borges have known
if he were the same man from day to day?


Ray Sharp’s poetry has appeared at vox poetica in 2009 and 2010. His most recent poem, Our Volition Was in Not Turning, appeared in February 2010; his poem Threnody for the Survivors of September 11, 2001 was nominated for a Pushcart Prize in 2009.



4 Responses to “Contributor Series 5: Dramatis Personae, Especially Borges”

  1. bobbie troy says:

    Sparse and very thought-provoking. A lovely combination

  2. Sharon Poch says:

    Ray,
    Perfectly executed. No excess words,powerful.
    Sharon

  3. Jessie Carty says:

    Such a clever piece Ray! I love the line about whether or not the dog is God and how that is a wonderful play but also just a plain amazing line.

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