In the Middle

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. The 1972 Frank O’ Hara Award for Poetry VII
3. Contents IX
4. Song 1
5. The House 3
6. Below the Coast 4
7. Maps 6
8. Process 8
9. Level 9
10. Domes 11
11. Tourmaline 17
12. Some 18
13. Domestic Scenes 20
14. Bird 21
15. Belgium 22
16. In the Middle 23
17. Natural Knowledge 25
18. Exterior 26
19. Sodden 28
20. Mary Astor’s Journal 29
21. White Night 31
22. Mission Bay 32
23. A Short Account 33
24. Personal Life 34
25. Summer 35
26. Freedom Trail 37
27. Copley Square 38
28. A Sunday Drive 39
29. Satie’s Suits 41
30. Power and Persuasion 43
31. Men and Wives 44
32. Blue Vents 47
33. The Friendly Animals 49
34. Seascape with Clouds and Birds 50
35. Tiny Figures in Snow 52
36. The Hand in the Breast Pocket 53
37. Punchinellos and Dancing Dogs 57