—After Richard Avedon’s photograph, Dovima With Elephants, 1955 Setup, after setup. Shot, after Shot- Lights flashing in my eyes. Complaints of my smell. They chained and staked me to the ground. Used my body to showcase Dovima’s elegant beauty. My wrinkled skin— The silk of a Dior dress. Was it Shakespeare […]
Matthew Sisson
Matthew Sisson’s poetry has appeared in journals ranging from the Harvard Review Online to JAMA (The Journal of the American Medical Association). He has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and has read his work on NPR’s On Point. His book, Please, Call Me Moby, was published by The Pecan Grove Press, of St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas.