A Draft of Light

A Draft of LightBy: John Hollander A glorious new collection from one of our most distinguished poets. Here are poems that explore the ways in which ordinary objects open doors to the more hidden, subconscious truths of our inner selves: a bird of countless colors calls to mind the echo . . . of an inner event From my forgotten past; a subway bee sting conjures up quick unlikely visits by the musesa momentary awareness that is as much of a Gift from those nine

“Before 9/11 was 1814

while looking through a mysterious cabinet of curiosities

The gray Hulk battles Freedom Force

Will the S

The closer they get to the hot dog vendor

unfriendly Hapes Cluster

and it’s starting to look as though Emma and Alyssa won’t get their happily-ever-after

“Moving proof of the restorative powers of man’s relationship with nature

flying animals

long-known to traditional healers

Born of an ancient tradition of folklore and song

and settle in with junk food and beer until their building threatens to collapse