Miscellanea, Minutiae

By J. Andrew Schrecker

Sunlight spilling through a second story window, a quick dash through hail, and a flower stolen from a vase in the women's wash. In this series of fragments, J. Andrew Schrecker documents minor moments and fleeting emotion. Originally appearing in Nostalgia & Other Forms of Boredom: Collected Poems (2005-2020), they are presented here for the first time as a stand alone collection.

 

Also includes "A Still Life."

• Language: English
• Publisher: J. Andrew Schrecker
• Release date: Dec 21, 2020
• ISBN: 9798201386917

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miscellanea, minutiae

J. Andrew Schrecker

author’s note

The fragments that form miscellanea, minutiae were composed between 2005 and 2015.

A Still Life was composed circa 2010.

Cover photo & design by the author.

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miscellanea, minutiae

A Still Life

miscellanea, minutiae

Mono no aware, or the pathos of things. Japanese term for an awareness that all things are temporary and the gentle sadness that comes with their eventual passing. Furthermore, it is an acceptance that this is simply a state of life.

for those who stole these moments with me

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oh, dreary