PoetryLiterary Corner

Revelation of Vostanik Manoug Adoian (Arshile Gorky)  

The following is a biographical narrative poem, dedicated to the author’s great-uncle and fine artist Marvin Julian, Gorky’s early art teacher. 

Deep in the lap of evening
I drink your imagery
which seeps into my center
where ancestral ages are awakening —
questions formulating
that do not fit
into language
that I speak —
questions ripening,
not yet uttered aloud. 

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Laura Margosian

Laura Margosian is the granddaughter of Armenian immigrants from Hussenig, Kharpert and Arabkir, who escaped Turkish persecution and massacres. She is an educator with a background in cultural anthropology that deeply informs her innate curiosity and sensitivity. She also has a lifelong love of the culinary arts, holistic health and dancing. Laura began writing poetry as a child while exploring the seashores, forests and mountains of New England. Her lushly lyrical work, inspired by the natural world, explores themes of the heart, social justice, memory and identity. Her poetry has appeared in various publications, and she received the Armenian Allied Arts Association Award for her poem about abstract expressionist Arshile Gorky. She is available for readings, workshops and collaborations. You may follow her on Instagram @Laura_Margosian.

5 Comments

    1. Hello, yes thank you for your comment and will update spelling accordingly. In addition to the latin spelling there are various spellings, often seen as Vosdanik Manoog Adoian.

    2. Hello, yes, thank you for your comment. The name spelling will be updated accordingly. In addition to the latin spelling there are various spellings including Vosdanik Manoog Adoian.

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