In Saxapahaw before the war Boys and girls were locked in remote cabins for weeks And given only toxic plants and rancid meat to eat A surefire way to identify the weak Those who crawled out – if half-crazed, still… Read More ›
American culture
The Love Song of an American President
We begin somewhat gently, as many courtships begin. Dressed with more class, she wanted him, while naturally he Felt the clothes on his back—this was for him to decide. Not, said the young lady, if you want me for your… Read More ›
A woman my views on (sex and on) women sought to gather
A woman my views on (sex and on) women sought to gather. We’re thinking of partnering; these seemed greatly to matter, Revealing whether I would do; or perhaps what she really wished— Was continuing on alone instead of love… Read More ›
The only show left in town
Below unfurls a script for an agitprop spectacle that emerges from and speaks to the current political crisis in the USA. Le brouillon d’une adaptation en français — « Le seul spectacle toujours programmé » — suit l’anglais. When… Read More ›
Sonnet for 9/27
One looks for a partner but can only be found by love. Since empirical research employs many more people than more intellectual pursuits, can it be wrong? We are on pace to die of canned laughter. The dog that I… Read More ›
Carol, Rooney! Smoking? Gun
“Entertainment” is an unsatisfactory word for all that Carol makes possible A friend (not!), Ken, writes — I have a ridiculous friend. I don’t know why I go to the movies with him. Carol—the closing credits haven’t even started… Read More ›
The American Flag is at Half-Mast Today
{Satire} The American flag is at half-mast today because the person whose job it is to pull the thing all the way up, and who indeed sometimes does—unfortunately he got a call on his phone right when he was… Read More ›
