For us, a space, bounded by what’s playable,
\ndefines the width and breadth of childhood,
\nits paths, which, though retraceable,<\/p>\n
nevertheless are never retractable,
\nlike wings on an animated warplane,
\na sheath for tempering juvenile rage.<\/p>\n
Let’s place the toy into its proper setting.
\nTo the north and west, unknown yards
\nbeyond impassable roads. To the south,<\/p>\n
a lake, and along its eastern strand
\na park’s edge becomes a no-man’s land.
\nWithin these borders, all worlds existed.<\/p>\n
Beyond these walls, no self persisted.
\nTeach us now to navigate these haunted airs
\nby drawing lines escaping at the speed of cares.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
For us, a space, bounded by what’s playable, defines the width and breadth of childhood, its paths, which, though retraceable, nevertheless are never retractable, like wings on an animated warplane, a sheath for tempering juvenile rage. Let’s place the toy … Continue reading