Poem

Paragraph

A poem

By Richard Siken
a painting of pastel colored blocks
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The text of a poem by Richard Siken, titled "Paragraph"

This poem has been excerpted from Richard Siken’s new book, I Do Know Some Things.

I Do Know Some Things
By Richard Siken

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About the Author

Richard Siken is a poet and painter. His book Crush won the 2004 Yale Younger Poets Prize, which was selected by Louise Glück. His other books include War of the Foxes and I Do Know Some Things. Siken is a recipient of fellowships from the Lannan Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. He lives in Tucson, Arizona.