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Before the Fall
You use the kind of ink that never dries.
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SF. Pt 7b. The Jazz Club.
Simon kindly fills in some gaps.
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December 12
Going through the stockroom to clock in, the shelving is skeletal; then where the cages of new delivery go, are neatly laid out posters, huge and bright as medeival banners - 70%OFF, 90% OFF, LAST FE
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Plastic Fantastic - Take 2
With every line a strict 7 syllables, or 3 1/2 iambic feet, in the hope that it scans better now!!!
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Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Incidentally, so sorry I’ve wrecked your Christmas. A lot more attractive things you could be doing on Christmas Eve.
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All Agreed?
Maybe peace & harmony won't be all it's cracked up to me? Left right,day night, black white,dark light - in cooperation = out of sight?
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Third Time Lucky
A mirror poem of sorts. (-; another obscure poetic form.
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No ABC
The full stop in the family photograph has had you twins; mewing, pastel, blanket balls, lip syncing heartbeats, burping breast milk.
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The Window Of Delight
I tried to tell this tale with the eyes of an African child, with innocence,without clutter of politics, the doubt that comes with adulthood. Clear away the cag there's a serious question here.
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Raincoat with Four Sleeves
Was it directed at me?
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Return of the Mac
you work it out...
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Road Trip
“Boy Found Dead in Park” read the headline. John felt the acid rising again as his fears were confirmed.
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stand clear of the closing doors
Entering the 96 Street station, I take the Lexington Avenue local downtown.
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Dancer
i knew it was fear of realizing that i am more alive there than out here with you alone not dancing not twisting and raising my hands in joy
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Nothing Like A Dame
Competition Entry Prose
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Hong Kong 1938
Competition Entry Poetry
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Turquoise Silk
Poetry, New Seasons Writing Comp
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november 23rd
When there is a nuclear accident, far away the first sign is mutation.
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Dans nos obscurités
Blue night party, sloped into gardens small groups gathered under flares; glasses clinked, voices hushed down. I moved along paths shiny with stones - pocked stars, barn owl white.
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The Angel of Mons - Chapter fifteen
Fifteen
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