Category Archives: Poetry

Xenophon Kalantiano (God)

Xenophon Kalamatiano (God)   "The hope of transcendence is in the romantic re-creation of the self through submersion in the unconscious and the ungovernable." – John Lahr     Neon the moon Maenads in a trance See Gorgo Breaking up … Continue reading

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Flesh Pulse

Flesh Pulse (Henry Stahl)   Her nude thrusting body Bobbed into a back bend                   at the end That softened the plaster                  on the ceiling And at that moment The police wagon                  pulled up

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Cancer in America

Cancer in America   Wears a knife on his belt He cuts off one part of you And then another   He licks out the marrow While crawling inside Of your bones   He sends you downstairs And when you … Continue reading

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Ellen’s Hymn to Inanna

Ellen’s Hymn to Inanna   She gave me the kick of speeding She gave me the trick of lovemaking She gave me the kissing of the phallos She gave me the holy tavern And the sacred fermented grain beverage She … Continue reading

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Beautiful Childhood

I found this beautiful and inspiring poem copied out in an old notebook, and remembered how its uplifting sentiment had inspired me though some tough times. I wanted to share it with you in the hopes that your lives too … Continue reading

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Constrictor

Constrictor   At the 20th the weight of 40 Our quick collusion the same Salamander karma ghia grin Yet now a crooked receding A slipping into the local Hands clasped over White stockinged knee Still the bride outshining The one … Continue reading

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After Trakl

After Trakl   The sun’s buried In the leafless wood The moon ripples In the freezing pond   A pale man Lives in the blue crystal His cheek resting against the stars His head nodding in purple sleep   Yet, … Continue reading

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Bettie III

Bettie III   She walked in on her toes Tippy toes like a toe dancer And there was this beautiful flawless Tan body Tan all over no marks no freckles No blemishes Miss Perfection La Venus Des Mers Chaudes Miss … Continue reading

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The Wind

The Wind   Out on the street The wind will Blow you around   It blows past Banners, speakers Presidents   It blows ducks Off the pond One after the other In rows   It blows around women Women with … Continue reading

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Summer by Georg Trakl

Since I don’t speak German I can’t claim to have translated this. However I have taken about five different translations, selected the best parts and UBUIZED them for your reading pleasure. So sit back and enjoy this timely seasonal classic….  … Continue reading

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