Today, the inimitable Franz Wright (1953–2015), on a visit toWalden Pond.The CatfishLittle clo
Today, the inimitable Franz Wright (1953–2015), on a visit toWalden Pond.The CatfishLittle cloud of inaudible gnatsin a shaft of morning sunlight,in the silent sitar-shimmerblowing through billions of leavesand their shadows, the middle-aged catfishin Walden’s emeraldshallows, who saysI have done my best worksince I quit writing—God, what is the meaning ofthis minute,tell me, I ask you.I have already been hereforever, he replies,and think I’m going to stay.More on this book and author:Learn more about Wheeling Motel by Franz Wright.Browse other books by Franz Wright.Peruse other poems, audio recordings, and broadsides in the Knopf poem-a-day series.To share the poem-a-day experience with friends, pass along this link. -- source link
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