Roué Let
self portrait by the author
by John Burroughs, from The Eater of the Absurd [2012, NightBallet Press]
I’d sell my so
for a yes and no
I’d hold you to
the sale without
fail if you’d bail
me in once more
My in
you’re all
most out
You time
whore eye
lover more
lick like
chime
I’d slime you
for a bite at
your pear and
delight in your
stare for a dark
door ramble
with my avant
in your garden
and repeal the woe
boat go law mow
shatter glow forage
Jack pot
Spin my rainbow
wheel make
a deal lie back
love whip crack
squeal
I’d sell my hot
for your trot
rim shot plot
slot naughty
ex in oh
party casino
My out
your in
win win
[written 12 November 2012]
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John Burroughs is the author of many chapbooks including Electric Company [Writing Knights], Water Works [Recycled Karma Press], and The Eater of the Absurd [forthcoming, NightBallet Press]. For nearly a decade around the turn of the millennium, John served as a full-time playwright and occasional music director in residence for the Ministry of Theatre at Marion Correctional Institution. In 2007, his blog earned a number one ranking on MySpace. He also co-founded the Lix and Kix Poetry Extravaganza and annual Snoetry: A Winter Wordfest. Since 2008, he has served as the editor and publisher of Crisis Chronicles Press.
Roué Let (by John B. Burroughs)
12 Monday Nov 2012
Posted 2000s, American, Burroughs (John B), Poetry
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ooo la la…. rim shot plot indeed…
I enjoyed this one John! “don’t bet on horses. life’s a gamble anyways” (Bruce Cockburn quote)your point of view is so confident, I clicked on the link, oops I’d lose my shirt. the style of the poem is unique, you tell it like it is. I would like to see your poems more often, Electric Company is great donnie
And I just wrote a “regular” blog about it:
http://crisisblog.crisischronicles.com/2012/11/14/money-for-something.aspx
Thank you, Donnie. Cheers!
wow
❤
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By the way, this poem appears in my new book, The Eater of the Absurd, published this week by NightBallet Press.
hello john, it is i,one of your lost loves.AND INTO THE FOUNTAIN NAMED AFTER HER. remember me now? almost came downtown last year to see you when you attempted to break world record. ive become a recluse.the world is frightening for the pure in heart like me. hope all is well. im very proud of you! i keep below the cyber radar so contact me at kailee,s gmail if time allows.
Hi, Melissa!
How could I forget?
I will do that.