I wrote this poem as a part of an artistic process between tapestry-making, graphic design, and poetry. In June 2021, I put the poem together in this zine using the design for the tapestry as both background and allegory.
Supported by CUE Art Projects.
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razdaram
From earth into the heavens
constellations too faint to picture
there are certain futures
without border nor wall
hidden gardens
in native lands
where secrets ring
unbound and true.
Twelve months in one year pass
stars make sense
wading thru four seasons
drawing me a map
several secrets
held, dealt, and confessed
dark blue depths entice
incite — mysterious
what lies beyond this tepid
tarn — celestial
perfumed waters reflect
so still my gaze
in one fell plunge
dance stars
among my buoyant body
a revolution collects
in my orbit
whole galaxies whirl in rays
I bathe in such heavenly forms
truth crashes into beauty
and becomes
that special thing.
My secret.
Me.
Darian Razdar, 2021
Darian Razdar 