My words, elsewhere:
Seek Giacometti’s “The Palace at 4 a.m.” Go back two hours. See towers and curtain walls of matchsticks, marble, marbles, light, cloud at stasis. Walk in. The beggar queen is dreaming on her throne of words…You have arrived at the web home of Marly Youmans, maker of novels, poetry collections, and stories, as well as the occasional fantasy for younger readers.
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Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Ferrywoman
Today I am the Ferrywoman, abandoning my family, toting a child to a faraway summer job. I will not be posting today. (No, this is not a post! This is an almost-two a.m. wave...) Have a splendid day, passers-by.
My words, elsewhere:
My words, elsewhere: