Poem by Ezra Pound (1885-1972)




The Encounter

 

All the while they were talking the new morality
Her eyes explored me.
And when I rose to go
Her fingers were like the tissue
Of a Japanese paper napkin.

 

 

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Written on 2021-06-21 at 00:00

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Michael R. Burch
This poem reminds me of my favorite Ezra Pound poem, the one about meeting an overly genteel gentlewoman in Kensington Garden. For me that poem is a masterpiece, and I think Pound captured something similar here.
2021-06-21


Lawrence Beck The PoetBay support member heart!
A typical Pound poem. There's a fine melody here, not much else.
2021-06-21


Editorial Team The PoetBay support member heart!
Thanks, Bibek! Always appreciate your input :)

Isabelle
2021-06-21