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Linh Dinh
Gee, Goshspeaking of G, here's a poem by Ish Klein: G. I have been told to talk to You with my head down or to be living here, amidst the stink. Let me start again, But this is not about that, it is about the demons: Or is their manner of attack more bacterial? with their propaganda campaigns. What do the demons see in me? Me, a notoriously poor host; Maybe they think I want company. After I dreamed the demon was taken out of me, tornadoes hit Tennessee; which is where the But why? Am I so weak? You are responsible, G., I am applying again for assistance. of this application. Which is the fourth I have filled out, Yes? So, that is the point? But you are still at the Helm. G., I am tired of living in ignorance with voices and meaningful dreams after days where This is not a joke. Sure I may say it loud; indecorously before Thugs of the spirit world they are! Of course you own the system; you were the one who forced us into particular bodies initially. You see, I am on the wheel beneath your world You made it this way; G., you big bully. |
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