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Meghan O'Rourke Reads John Ashbery

The New Yorker: Poetry

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Words and Tapestries: Reflections on Creation

The speaker discusses the interconnectedness of words and textiles in a poem, emphasizing how the poem cleverly weaves together the concepts of text, weaving, and the act of creation. The poem encourages the audience to appreciate the craftsmanship of the tapestry and the poem itself, prompting reflection on the act of perception and creation involved in both art forms.

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