It's good to see the hallowed name of Bunting again. It is a rare occurence.
Own the first publication of "briggsflatts" from Poetry magazine (Chicago) from 1956, I believe. His use and longing for musical effects and recording of sensuality is extraordinary.
With all the exquisite lyricism in it, one is aghast in reading his Collected Works to find nothing to compare with it in any way in quality! Just fifth-rate pontificating a la Ezra Pound. Or Miss Riding.
That said, those who don't read and enjoy "briggsflatts" have taken a poetic oath of celibacy, and don't know what they're missing!
BestWishes,
Geoff
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