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January 27, 2009 by jgtaylor

is it true, that at this morning hour the wives all go to sleep and the children crying pause while their fathers slip into silk? is it true, that when I leave my body you will be there to wrap me in the soft tears of grief before sending me across the water? there are … Read moreuntitled #312

dangle

January 26, 2009 by jgtaylor

dangle, with a shame so shallow it redeems a broken soul, lost; if only for the intensity of the statement, stark white against a backdrop of a life lived in black. dream, to an arched nose so delicate, it perches on endangerment; An orchid in the midst of humans radiating my dream back to me.

feel like a glass of wine?

January 26, 2009 by jgtaylor

life saver, save a life -do your damn job.are you deaf to my pleas?obviously not,because you are here.challenge my heart;is that your spiel?fair enough, after my …soiled indiscretions,i suppose it’s understandable -though not to me: not now.You see, that was a life lineI was calling out for,and while I appreciate allthat you have been able … Read morefeel like a glass of wine?

The Unarmed Document

January 13, 2009 by jgtaylor

This week, we’ve thrown form out the window and decided to let you write your own ending. Or, at the very least, write the last few lines. Of course, you have to not get bored first, but … we think you can do it.

Monday; Vacation

January 11, 2009 by jgtaylor

got onto an airplane to go away i thought I might be alive but the dreams came and went and found the same there, as it is everywhere. i lit a candle on the plane to stave the evil spirits off – but we all faked love for the sake of convenience ;;; CONTRADICTIONS ;;; … Read moreMonday; Vacation

-first poem of the year-

January 1, 2009 by jgtaylor

wage-slave; daunting day to pay ( rent insurance drugs food ) new dawns are breaking put Past into bed 2009 – may we all have bread. pudding for our hearts on any day we please: can we get off our christian knees? resolve to retain our resolve – for love and kindness and finding it … Read more-first poem of the year-

one more Casualty of Life

December 30, 2008 by jgtaylor

Sometime ago, I’d started a war on University Place, NW in Washington, DC. You can read about here. Anyway, this is about a year old at this point, but I thought I would include it for posterity. And because I’m really really really missing Nala today (and Cassie, too). It is with a heavy heart … Read moreone more Casualty of Life

auslander

December 20, 2008 by jgtaylor

wir sind auslander; haben nichtswir wollen nicht zu integrierenalso schrieben wir diesesauf unsere knockenmit unsere blut und leben…ist es moglich,das du mich [mein kultur]magst?

Blocking the Exit

December 20, 2008 by jgtaylor

Uh oh, you’ve done it again. Too many drugs, too little time; the world will spin for you and under you and over you. It’s too late; not even the magic doctors with their serums and utensils can stop the opening void in reality. You believe in conspiracies. You follow threads of actions from start … Read moreBlocking the Exit

Civics… as it should have been

December 15, 2008 by jgtaylor

I barely remember my civics class – I think it was half a semester and we didn’t have a book. I can’t remember the grade – maybe 4th? Either I am a wretched citizen, or the preparations were inadequate. But I don’t think I’m alone; I suspect others can’t remember their civics class. I suspect … Read moreCivics… as it should have been