Poets/Charles Wright

Charles Wright

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Thanksgiving, dark of the moon. …

Charles Wright

The generator hums like a distant ding an sich. …

Charles Wright

Dove-twirl in the tall grass. …

Charles Wright

Clear night, thumb-top of a moon, a back-lit sky. …

Charles Wright

There is a heaviness between us, …

Charles Wright

Midmorning like a deserted room, apparition …

Charles Wright

Already one day has detached itself from all the rest up ahead. …

Charles Wright

Three years ago, in the afternoons, …

Charles Wright

The spider, juiced crystal and Milky Way, drifts on his web through the night sky …

Charles Wright

Ancient of Days, old friend, no one believes you’ll come back. …

Charles Wright

Sunday, September Sunday ... Outdoors, …

Charles Wright

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