WebAt night, I dive onto the breeze. fermenting above the dirt. and dream that I am a crocodile. a tin of shoe polish, an audience of two. In the morning, before the smallest yawn. becomes a noodle, I am offered. a ribbon of yellow smoke. I opt for fuzzy rocks and clawed water. and, of course, the perishable window. WebPoet, art critic, and curator John Yau has published over 50 books of poetry, fiction, and art criticism. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts in 1950 to Chinese emigrants, Yau attended Bard …

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WebOvernight by John Yau In Memory of Paul Violi (1944–2011) “I thought of my home overnight before the battle. I didn’t know if after this battle I would be allowed to see my family because overnight I might die to enemy hand. I … WebJohn Yau (born June 5, 1950) is an American poet and critic who lives in New York City. He received his B.A. from Bard College in 1972 and his M.F.A. from Brooklyn College in 1978. He has published over 50 books of … toys baby for walker

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WebOct 1, 2008 · This beautifully illustrated and profoundly original volume of essays by the New York poet and critic John Yau mounts one of the most eloquent defenses of the art and vision of Jasper Johns ever written--going well past tired and traditional Formalist readings of the artist's work to propose a completely new way of reading them: One that is … WebA Painter’s Thoughts. John Yau - 1950-. I want to paint in a way that the “I” disappears into the sky and trees. The idea of a slowed down, slowly unfolding image held my attention. … WebYou might call this the first of many red herrings. The shield you were given as a child did not protect you. The window overlooking the sea is part of the dream. One by one the words … toys baby have must