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dollarblind

the tourists ask me for photos
I represent nothing that i believe in

they prefer me posed before my
natural environment

covered in it is better -
newspapers and garbage

I lay
propped up against the wall
for them

I see dinosaurs in the distance
loading cargo onto watertrucks

the flashbulb begins to spot my eyes
and the dinosaurs are gone

the center of everything
is gone

they're waving money in my face
but I can't find it

I ask them please for cigarettes
they remind me that no one smokes anymore

before they blinded me - I saw the lizard girl
puffing away

god I'm a tired jester
giving a face to those who
can't make a fist

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On Monday September 22nd, 2008, carlosjackal (1718) writes:

Come back! :(

On Monday September 22nd, 2008, TropicalSnowstorm (749) writes:

Definitely! I check for a new one about once per week...

On Wednesday August 29th, 2007, DoctorAsh (506) writes:

Mr. Capt, I have always purpled hearted your angles on personal experiences and things. To give in on occasion, to bend your very own laws for someone else, is for them to be washed by your kindness, maybe. Nice type. Daniel

On Sunday January 14th, 2007, glasshouse (801) writes:

That last part is the kicker. I enjoyed reading this but i wont pretend to understand. well written, i can say. -Jes

On Sunday January 14th, 2007, carlosjackal (1718) writes:

I really enjoyed the offbeat flavour of this piece with its images that catch you offguard. I would love to see this given to Black Francis to write a Pixies tune with. Write on..

On Sunday January 14th, 2007, capt_funguy (993) writes:

thanks man ... and he'll never be frank black to me either.

On Sunday January 14th, 2007, carlosjackal (1718) writes:

The first solo album was fantastic then after that his powers diminished..I'm really looking forward to some new writes from you..

On Wednesday September 14th, 2005, An Expired Member (6) writes:

great work man

On Thursday August 12th, 2004, sixsixnine (566) writes:

you installed wicked visions in my head with this piece.. ablsolutly love it! i imagined this was all happening while on peyote (that's the good part) but the trip is cruel & i can't focus & there's is no way in hell i can distiguish a dollarbill from di

On Thursday August 12th, 2004, sixsixnine (566) writes:

dinosaurs.. now of course i'm tweaking bits & pieces of truth still can't help feeling like a clown having one fucked up trip... this is puzzling & such a visual treat.. ATOMIC POETRY! once again *669*

On Monday August 9th, 2004, An Expired Member (9) writes:

that last stanza... just... the last stanza is all I can say, well done. @`~~LG

On Monday July 26th, 2004, Northstar (454) writes:

this one make me shiver-- I really love your voice from what Ive read thus far and again, your imagery is amazing

On Tuesday June 22nd, 2004, Mute Serenade (216) writes:

the last stanza... you're never chained into a work... never... you throw it around like a new lover being taught by first touch... at your whim... and loving it. sculpture kirk, sculpture. Sue

On Sunday June 6th, 2004, boughtwithblood (296) writes:

strange short trip this was. very cool

On Sunday April 25th, 2004, Solace (1425) writes:

"Enjoy your last sense of freedom" for some reason that hits home when reading this... APC enjoy man it is a moment unlike any other...

On Sunday April 25th, 2004, Solace (1425) writes:

Aaah i've read this before and enjoyed it the first time round but was too tired to comment...This seeths with distaste and a feeling of being alone in a sea of inanity...how i feel exactly

On Sunday March 7th, 2004, sulkylime (258) writes:

yes indeed confessional, twisted, and picturesque; another one of your wacky? interesting perspectives, it's GREAT-lime.

On Thursday March 4th, 2004, Lynaes (1125) writes:

Wow, very quirky and off the wall, amazing write I loved it. ~L

On Tuesday March 2nd, 2004, knightmirror (424) writes:

nicely put write.you painted numerous pictures that formed a collage in my mind.thanks for sharing.knight

On Thursday February 26th, 2004, Antony (44) writes:

I really liked this perspective. It was very chill. Great read..

On Saturday February 21st, 2004, Emptyness Inside Me (194) writes:

fantastic write, different from anything i have read in a long time, great job ~Emptyness~

On Wednesday February 18th, 2004, Nomad (49) writes:

poetic journalism, that's you, except without the illusion of objectivity: A confessional, devoid of cliche, raw (and not only just this one). "the center of everything is gone" indeed

On Tuesday February 17th, 2004, Twilight (2101) writes:

o god i loved the ending. im in love with it in fact. an awesome thought...wonder where it came from..

On Tuesday February 17th, 2004, suicideseason (2141) writes:

_i saw alot of really awesome imagery reading this.damn that lizard girl.lol...very fun read.thanx,capt.-tim

On Sunday February 15th, 2004, flying_fox (769) writes:

The image of the "natural environment" changes so dramatically in the frist two stanzas. great words, again. FF

On Sunday February 15th, 2004, Dancing_Monkey (1801) writes:

Your way of looking at the world is stunning. I would love to see your mind on the big screen. But my mind flows from reading you should be enough. I love it :O)

On Tuesday February 17th, 2004, WinterGrave (337) writes:

i agree with Mr.Monkey here, your out-look is crazy, i think i shall read more.~~~Grave

On Saturday February 14th, 2004, purr_verse (1435) writes:

fantastic! the second line particularly appeals to me; and the triplet that epigrammatic singled out is wonderful too. purr

On Saturday February 14th, 2004, birdwell (175) writes:

this one had a cool ominous grip, i especially liked the last three lines ~db~

On Saturday February 14th, 2004, gothemite (398) writes:

hmm crazy, i love it.. nice job

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