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December 19, 2012

Self-Portrait in a Convex Mirror by John Ashbery

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As Parmigianino did it, the right hand Bigger than the head, thrust at the viewer And swerving easily away, as though to protect What it advertises. A few leaded panes, old beams, Fur, pleated muslin, a coral ring run together In a movement supporting the face, which swims Toward and away like the hand Except that it is in repose.... -- More At PoemHunter

Posted by gerardvanderleun at December 19, 2012 11:28 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.

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