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lolly
Lolly G
United States, OK, Tulsa

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Center Ball

catch.

still working for the freakshow
odd calm before the storm
eye of the hurricane
max-capable
x-ray clairvoyant
real
born supreme
technically taller
no matter what
center ball.



catch. / As in, Catch! As in, Here comes the the ball. As in, I am throwing you something. As in, Check this out man.

still working for the freakshow / As in, Still living off the schizo, still physically surrounded by his world, still not making my own way.

odd calm before the storm / As in, I feel oddly calm. As in, I feel like the calm before the storm.

eye of the hurricane / As in, I could be standing in the eye of a hurricane. As in, the freakshow is all around me and I know it is but I am safe in the eye.

x-ray / As in, I can see through the storm, the hurricane, the bullshit, I can see what's real, what isn't.

clairvoyant / As in, I can also see beyond what's real, I can see the future, see their dreams, their motives, their underwear.

max-capable / As in, I can do anything. As in, I am in a state of high readiness and able-ness born of the knowledge that I AM and I CAN.

real / As in, I am real, untouched by the superficial, the inexplicable, the dread, the "ooooh look at that!"

born supreme / As in, I was born special. As in, I bleed blue when cut. As in, Yes, I am aware I have entitlement "issues" As in, "Issues? Try HIM on."

technically taller / As in, I don't just feel taller, I am taller. As in, Something new accompanies me. It has caused new growth, discernible shoots of growth bursting from my head, seeking the light. As in, Long-buried in the dark deep, the bulbs have finally broken ground, will soon flower and be glorious.

no matter what / As in, Let the freaks freak, let the storm spank me, nothing will stop me from my glorious taller more centered me.

center ball. / As in, The accuracy of your game depends on how well you can hit the cue ball in the center for a "center ball" hit is the purest.

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Johndeprey Comment by: Johndeprey - 2008-01-01 22:25
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I like the poem. Your personality leaps out of your work. I also enjoyed the footnotes. They form something else (like then you read the Koran!) I thought of jazz when I read your poem, and beatnick language.
noneedtofocus Comment by: noneedtofocus - 2007-12-24 09:20
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great voice and pace. interesting formatt.

"technically taller / As in, I don't just feel taller, I am taller. As in, Something new accompanies me. It has caused new growth, discernible shoots of growth bursting from my head, seeking the light. As in, Long-buried in the dark deep, the bulbs have finally broken ground, will soon flower and be glorious. "
LAMatthews Comment by: LAMatthews - 2006-09-20 14:08
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Very good. I enjoyed it! It would fit perfectly; spoken with some cool Jazz and the quiet murmers of bongo's, while fog billows from the smokers in a dark, seamy, café.



I don't think you quite needed to break it down for us though.
CatmanStu Comment by: CatmanStu - 2006-09-20 10:33
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Brilliant Read

Brilliant/ As in, Really cool and eloquent piece of writing that grabs you by the balls and squeezes until it really hurts.

Read/ As in, ummmmmmm Read. Doh!

Cat. X
Teri Comment by: Teri - 2006-09-12 08:34
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As in, "Issues? Try HIM on."

This one line says it all, and while it made me laugh, I sat here and nodded my head in agreement. Amazing how we're supposed to be responsible for someone else's fruitloopiness and when we show resentment or anger about it, WE have "issues". Ack! I wanna bite someone when that happens.

I've read this about three times now, and each time, there are about fifteen different things I missed from the last reading. This is utterly amazing, honest, and raw. I love it and YOU, dear girl! Keep writing, I'll keep reading and nodding my head. You say what I never know I feel until I read it. Teri xox
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