5 Poems by William Minor

In sacred cultures,
the head was an object
of tremendous significance,
but in normal cultures
it was just a head.

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Animals can stand outside for hours.


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How does
one investigate
the conditions
in which a woman
might appear.


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The oddest use
for a seated man
is thought.


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Gentleness
in extreme form
can be
realistic.


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Bionote

William Minor's first book, tree on the outside, was published by Coracle in 2010. His second book, pigeons and pussy, by Shearsman in 2013. His poems have also appeared in Dusie, Coconut, 6x6, DIAGRAM and others. He lives in Los Angeles.