“... Up telephone poles, Which rear, half out of leavage As though they would shriek Like things smothered by their own Green, mindless, unkillable ghosts. In Georgia, the legend says That you must close your windows At night to keep it out of the house The glass is tinged with green, even so, As the tendrils crawl over the fields. The night the Kudzu has Your pasture, you sleep like the dead. Silence has grown oriental And you cannot step upon the ground... ALL: Kudzu by James Dickey”
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James Dickey
James Dickey was an influential American poet known for his unique style and profound depiction of Southern American culture. His works often blended elements of poetry, fiction, and drama, leaving a lasting impact on subsequent poets. more
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