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grasp, / and action

This image shows a blackout poetry piece with a header reading "MAY 15, 2026", created on pages 174 and 173 of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”.  The original text is predominantly drawn over with black marker. Select words and phrases have been left uncovered, creating a new poetic message against the darkened background.
deadly and
ceased
fiend and breath
windows of
panic
thrown back;

By K. Hellen

grasp,
and action.
and
and
and
agitation that I
streamed from
a moment,

deadly and
ceased
fiend and breath
windows of
panic
thrown back;

  • Next in / silent / gentle / grief
  • Previous muscles, and veins, still remained

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