she's petting a row of slugs
as they move past with their antenna trembling
she's driving her rickety car through a ditch
simultaneously
with the radio blasting
something like a harmonium
being dropped from a skyscraper
and landing in an artificial pond
she's sitting atop the refrigerator
with her legs under her
rocking back and forth
as meat slides off the lower shelf
and hits the floor with a tired-sounding flop
she's ripping the upholstry with little scissors
and landing in an artificial pond
she's petting a row of slugs
as they move by with their political signs trembling
she's moving their hair out of their ears
and spitting on their clay
after it's finished
7 comments:
Bill!
Nice to "see" you again.
I'm glad that you realize that Barack Obama's use of language is wildly overrated. I agree.
However, though I did not vote for the man, a lot of valuable and sincere people who formerly felt downtrodden and sick in the presence of our former rulers now feel elevated, dignified and loved when they are in his presence. So I would rather attempt to fan those flames of enthusiasm in a more radical direction than spend too much time pointing out his many mediocrities. Still, I joyfully applaud you for your Contra time.
cheers,
Luke.
Bill--
I guess that all I'm saying is this, really: I didn't let George W. Bush waste too much of my time, and I would like Barack Obama to waste even less of it.
I did call Mr. Obama a boring writer on my radio show recently (my show is called Step Sideways and we broadcast from WKNH 91.3FM, the local college station, every Monday from 1-3 and every Friday from 4-5pm), but I don't want to talk about him too often; his name is on so many tongues already, and I want my tongue to pronounce less renowned and more interesting people's names, most of the time. I think I will be more useful to this world that way, and enjoy myself more, too. But perhaps your commentary on his career will be more worthwhile than mine would be.
The book you recommended, however, might be worth more of my time; I admit my curiousity is perked. It seems to have a powerful effect on many people.
--Luke
Bill--
I will look for the book in local library today. Thank you for recommending it.
I'm about to recommend something to you, as well, with the full awareness that you're quite busy right now. It's worth it. Here goes:
'MILK', the new Gus van Zant film that I'm sure you're already aware of, is opening at the Colonial on Feb. 27th, a Friday, at 7 pm. You must come to see it, and you must bring everyone that you know to see it, too. I want to have you here for it; I want you to be part of whatever happens that night, and I will pay for your ticket. I don't know how you will react to the movie, but I do know that you will never regret having attended. I'm begging you to do so. Not only am I aware that there will be disagreement and debate; I greet and welcome it all, ecstatically. Come and express yourself freely. Please.
--Luke
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