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KEEP MOVING

 

And they’re lining up,

like lemmings,

each waiting impatiently

for their time. 

And who could blame them?

The beckoning…

beckons.

Behold.

But they’re starting to stack up now,

and although there used to be days

when you simply

walked to the

head of line,

not so, in this case.

No, no.

Lines now are a few miles long,

so plan on staying a night,

or two, or infinitum.

Got a whole new generation passing through,

Infrastructure just won’t handle it

can’t process ‘em fast enough.

You get the idea…

And they keep on coming

Like an onslaught

that god wrought

it’ll be a wave

of pain and anguish

no money

in all the world

can buy you out of.

Move along.

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THEY DIE

 

They die

They die everyday

Millions die

Like cells

Like dander

They die from disease

They die from war

They die from autos

And guns

And famine

And violence.

Slough it off

Two billion

souls to go

We'll never make it

Ain't no time to mourn

Not even a thought 

Nor the sentiment.

The bill is due

Their lives

have are spent.

Thus allowing me

to raise the rent.

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KEEP THE STUBS

I don’t know what he told you, but I was in my bed early that night and did not stir until the morning. I was out cold. Pitch black. Adios. And to think you suspect me of…of…? Exactly what is it that I am accused of? I have a right to know, you know. Did you think I was involved in her disappearance? If you do, you are sadly mistaken…sadly mistaken. And during the day, I went to the city on a mini-outing, just me and my notepads. Visited the museum…Art…had splendid time strolling, and sketching. Admired the Bolognese most of all. Such a magnificent mad man…so improbable. Enjoyed an early dinner and made my way home. My mind wanders, but back on point, I was well occupied and can prove it. I keep ticket stubs, it’s a foible, but they will backup what I say. But as for the night? I have no collaboration, as I was asleep…alone…in my bed…after a long day. 

But back-up to point from whence we commenced – What is it I did ? What are you accusing me of ? And don’t say that I killed someone. I didn’t kill nobody. NO – BODY ! See? So I’m going to “walk”. I’m going to walk out that door and go…where I please. 

Besides, she was a nuisance. Nothing more. I ignored her the best I could. I didn’t even hear she’d gone missing until this very morning. She meant nothing…and please don’t take that the wrong way, of course she meant something, to someone, it’s just that she didn’t mean much to me. She had a mouth on her, she did, and I tried, but she was vulgar to the core, so I distanced myself rather quickly. Best maintain your space. But we had some chats….chats that didn’t lead to anything, mind you. I was hoping to provide her counsel, but I failed…miserably. Which was reason enough to keep to myself, seeking isolation…from…the humiliation…the verbal castration. I did it. I admit it. Can I go home now? 

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