on black text, reads, “This present moment /
that lives on / to become / long ago” reminding
us that time is always moving, things are always
changing, and that every moment potentially has
great significance. As Snyder realizes earlier, every
action and moment is a potential “hinge in time.”
Documenting the later moments of Snyder’s
existence, this collection is more than a hinge; it is
a handhold. Even though we know the best thing
to do is let go, sometimes there’s something sweet
about hanging on just a little bit longer.