on fire in captivity (1995)

 on fire in captivity

dolphins (can) make sounds

so high they are heat

killing other fish

so say

our scientists......also----

understand television

as a simultaneous representation

of abstract reality-----ready

on both accounts for music tv

award show

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raised in captivity

(who ain't)

released on bonds promisory

issued thru umbilical

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the only alpine parrot

equals innate tenacity

& blown spores

over a cold, well, maybe

lukewarm, cosmos

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not to chatter like boring potatoes

that's the trick

to reach people, yer goals,

and a brand new car

full of fun plus nutrition!

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the paragon of animals

touched by

bolt of lightning felt

rather special in the bulk poetry section,

hair on fire 

1995,  pleasantville, iowa/

klickitat county, wa