the enigma of the plural impasse -...

the enigma of the plural impasse
--Barrett Watten

where there is a "fatherland"
where there is "homeland"
the same leaves for an "unknown land"

INTRO DUCE

pass with the old man,
tour his office, jot down
each of the numerous ochre
scopes with artful carpet.

He tapped his cane, encircleed
at other men
showing the faculty or facility
a faculty for what?
Dogging his treads
deserted loup, louche and
range-y,
still I was,
oppos
Oppure I wrote not a word.