Book of the Week – As Is by Elmedin Kadric
John Martone writes, “Turning up bits of grammar, parts of speech, sharp-edged stones marking lost boundaries and structures, the ruins of an ancient city, Elmedin Kadric, ever the careful archaeologist, brushes away any and all dust concealing the poem. I’m amazed at what he discovers in us.”
As Is was first published in 2019 by Yavanika Press.
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The following are selected poems from the book:
the sun the sun my hands my hands
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to
ward
a
ship
less
night
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so much hope it is goldfish
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shred of
pieces
of rain
you know
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silence the consonants
You can read the entire book in the THF Digital Library and please share your favorite poem from the book with us.
Do you have a full or chapbook length book published in 2019 or earlier that you would like featured as a Book of the Week? Contact us for details. Haiku featured in the Book of the Week Archive are selected by the THF Digital Librarian Kenneth Pearson and are used with permission.
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Thank you Kenneth and Elmedin. I think, like you, my favourite would be:
so much hope it is goldfish