The Aperture Poem is a form invented by the poet James Midgley for his ‘Pinhole’ sequence. The form places a window-shaped frame on an existing text, to show us only a fragment, as if we are passing by a house, eavesdropping on a conversation or sat in the restricted access seats at the theatre.
The results have been wonderful, and we can’t wait to fling wide the window and show you the splendid pieces we chose.
But wait we must! One day at a time, folks!
To kick off with, it’s a fantastic piece by our favourite Roman Senator, Andrea Tallarita. Without further nonsense, here’s Day One! Can you guess the text at which we’re sneaking a peek?
PS: We will also be illustrating each post with a copyright-free window cat, because we can.
