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y separately published work icon Neighbourhood of Memory : Poems: 1985-89 selected work   poetry  
Issue Details: First known date: 1990... 1990 Neighbourhood of Memory : Poems: 1985-89
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Sydney, New South Wales,:Dangaroo Press , 1990 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Second Coming (On Restoring the Sistine Chapel)i"She is drawn from obscurtiy to breathe at last,", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 42)
Landscapesi"This woman with black gums", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 43)
Pompeiii"Plaster of Paris poured into open wounds of earth", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 44)
The Running of the Bulls: Pamplonai"The long dark corridor opens like a throat", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 45)
Arrow Islandi"Berlin's shepherds surround", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 46)
Sleeping in God's Cityi"Morning opens", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 47)
Anamnesisi"I wanted you like the still", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 50)
The Longingi"Pretend we are frozen figures-", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 51-52)
Preyingi"It paints its face with lipstick", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 53)
Catharsisi"There is a cleanliness", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 54)
The Visiti"Infinite spirit", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 55)
Borderlinei"I am surrounded by its cry", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 56)
The Gift of Tonguesi"These footsteps led us both away", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 57)
Memoryi"The forest of afterthought", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 58)
Errorsi"The carcases of leaves expire", Gerry Turcotte , single work poetry (p. 59)
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