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Cyrus Cassells

Poetry

Autumn 1993

Marathon

By Cyrus Cassells

for Melvin Dixon In Memoriam (1950-1992) Sensuous and hilarious wit, Nothing on this roiling, breakspirit earth Could have readied you For the doctors’ stark edict: There is a small window […]

Poetry

Autumn 1991

Life Indestructible

By Cyrus Cassells

                      for Etty Hillesum                         (1914-1943) 1 It might have been the voice of Christ, Clear and winnowing: We should be willing to act as a balm for all wounds. All winter […]