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...Repetition as de-existence / as condoned & re-spun vapour / which continues to post-exist / as mirages across an ark / as lucid underwater scent.” Thus begins “The Bedouin Ark,” the opening poem in Will Alexander??s new collection of poetic monologues. It is not a propitious start: the combined effect of “de-existence” and “post-exist” in this context is one of self-conscious jargonizing. “Ark” is one of five shorter poems that serve...
...Alexander??s inspiration seems to be culled as much from the natural beauty of Sri Lanka as the sufferings of its people, who have endured 26 years of civil war. As an African American writer in the tradition of Frantz Fanon and Aimé Césaire, Alexander sometimes goes astray in his characterization of the post-colonial experience, misguidedly evoking a universalized disposition in Africa as in South Asia. He transposes this affinity onto his narrator, who makes the reverse gesture: “I am Mahayana & of Africa / both Sri Lankan & non-Sri Lankan...
...Harvard men’s soccer team knew it should have been more than a goal up at halftime against Army. Despite dominating the first 45 minutes of play and forcing the Black Knight’s goalkeeper—senior Nick Alexander??into six first half saves, the Crimson (4-0) had failed to score the all-important second goal. “The guys were getting frustrated but I told them that we need to take pride in what we are good at—work rate and pressure,” Harvard coach Jamie Clark...
Junior goalkeeper Joseph Alexander??in only his second start—made five saves for the team to help pull...
...Britney Spears and Jason Allen Alexander??because they kept the spark alive for nearly 3 days...