patina pinata
collaboration with poet Bernard Welt
The Ancient Mariner
I don’t know what you’re
talking about. I had a pal
who’s a pygmy. Is dot
so hard to get? Cheeses, these
people. Once I had fairly deep
feelings, that’s true. But
like a column supports--
well, it supports something,
and my point is: that’s
a metaphor. What’s a meta
for? Yes, I can smile and smile
and be a villain. (Not as bad as it
sounds.) Your smileage may vary.
Ask me another. In that case,
I’ll ask you: What’s the deal
with Nature? No antwort? When I
insist on the answer? What’s
the difference between man,
manner, and moonkind? Why
can’t we all get along? I say
there are no hidden agendas
in any questions everly, and no end
in sight. What is this--an ink
which is in? If you want to know
anything else, just axe me already.
Patina? I thought you said piñata.
letterpress, blind embossment
