Monster Mash ·

I perused

This image shows a blackout poetry piece created on page 14 of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”. The original text is predominantly obscured with black marker, with various clippings collaged over the obscured parts of the text, as well as the margins of the page. Select words and phrases have been left uncovered, creating a new poetic message.

By Halley Glier

I perused,

I became my
own creation; I imagined a niche

of
my thoughts

Six years have passed
now, I dedicated
my body
to

sleep;
devoted my nights to

myself
I felt
proud

And now,

My courage and my hopes
proceed