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The next one's a winner

In an alley last night
my poetry vendor promised
that this time my money would be
well spent;
All these poems are fresh,
she told me.
Inspiration comes cheap on Saturdays.
You're in luck.

My inspiration hasn't been much
of a dancer lately,
so I took the chance.
After all, it was Saturday,
and my words could just as easily
be in her pocket
as anywhere else.

It came in a brown paper bag
(Of course.)
and with a little scrawled note
informing me that I would not be
entitled to a refund
if the poem proved weakly existential,
contorted with self-reference
or fundamentally senseless

and I knew before reading it
I'd bought another cliche.

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On Friday April 7th, 2006, mozarts cat (270) writes:

clever write .. this is uniquely creative and so beautifully crafted *loves*

On Saturday June 4th, 2005, jaunty pill (69) writes:

I also like the ( of course ). Almost like a conscious-throw outloud. A little moment of clarity we didn't need to see , But why not. Wonderful word choices as well here. Again , Nice work.

On Saturday June 4th, 2005, jaunty pill (69) writes:

Quirky. And I know what a poem turns into in the pockets of someone else..Would you like to know? Whitewash. That's right. Unique and absolutely well-done. This is a keeper indeed.

On Tuesday April 12th, 2005, NikesRain (1420) writes:

'Inspiration comes cheap on Saturdays" i loved that line....you've purrfectly captured how it feels some days to write..i just can't stop grinning to myself as i reread this at least 4 times, great work as always

On Monday March 7th, 2005, An Expired Member (8) writes:

awesome poem, you compare poetry to selling drugs LOL

On Wednesday February 9th, 2005, Valentine (491) writes:

amazing, as always . . . i'm speechless

On Saturday February 5th, 2005, SluG (55) writes:

EVERYTIME I read something of yours...I just become speechless...awesome.

On Saturday January 29th, 2005, Lotophagi (446) writes:

brilliant. that's all. The concept is just superb, and the presentation of it magnificent. Thank you.

On Sunday January 23rd, 2005, Nuada (16) writes:

Where can i meet your vendor? Does he/she/it take checks?

On Wednesday January 19th, 2005, Sepulcrawl (106) writes:

There isn't much I can find wrong with this poem---perhaps expanding on what you've already said a tiny bit? I really love your shit.

On Monday January 17th, 2005, flying_fox (764) writes:

Extraordinarily clever. *bows in amazement*

On Sunday January 16th, 2005, birdwell (173) writes:

once again amazed by your incomparable ingenuity ~db~

On Friday January 14th, 2005, Bakkhus Unbound (1101) writes:

"Inspiration comes cheap on Saturdays." Quotable line. "and I knew before reading it I'd bought another cliche." Dali for the unconscious reader. I love the existential feel, as if 'It came in a brown paper bag' (Of course.) And of course. This one's

On Friday January 14th, 2005, Bakkhus Unbound (1101) writes:

... a winner; profound & deliciously crafted[painted]. Brilliantly sublime; thoughtfully structured and lyrically ironic w/ a mature gloss producing effectiveness.

On Thursday January 13th, 2005, Spiritus_Frumenti (359) writes:

the concept is great...i love this ...-l-

On Wednesday January 12th, 2005, suicideseason (2103) writes:

*smiles* Thankyou,purr...your writing always offers me something new,something fresh.This was awesome.I love the tone of it.Well done,as always.

On Monday January 10th, 2005, BoldSolitude (275) writes:

The last two lines made me chuckle. I thoroughly liked the story.

On Monday January 10th, 2005, frozen (741) writes:

very unique awesome write

On Sunday January 9th, 2005, stormtalk (881) writes:

That's pretty awesome. Another favorite... my list grows fat, today. Perfect.

On Sunday January 9th, 2005, Jay Jii (330) writes:

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this poem. Thank you.

On Saturday January 8th, 2005, Clerik (49) writes:

Seems to be the story of the world dosen't it? Very precise,and always provoking.

On Saturday January 8th, 2005, sexually_sadistic (488) writes:

i really like the idea of this, it really stands out. i never thought that anything you have written lately wasnt up to par. everything i have ever read of yours was amazing. i honestly mean that! ~sex~

On Saturday January 8th, 2005, Jonas (877) writes:

wonderful little sardonic glance at the empty head that dries the pen and leaves you believing that nothing will come of these words.

On Saturday January 8th, 2005, Anth (1571) writes:

great work purr, its no colours without names, but when you go thru times not inspired to write masterpieces like that, you find a way to present brilliant works like this,a joy to read and displays another angle of your skills

On Friday January 7th, 2005, lordshadow (199) writes:

Money well-spent. One of the better pieces I've read in a while. Wonderful.

On Friday January 7th, 2005, VenomPlease (176) writes:

This is awesome. Quite unique I must say. Well done.

On Friday January 7th, 2005, blue (1702) writes:

Well, I'd say 'the slump' is over! ...lol!! That was really great Natalie!! Very imaginative! :):):) ~b

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