I used the phrase “lives less lead” in 3 of my poems, 2 of which predate the one from which I started this site. I didn’t realize this until now. So odd how the mind works, I kept recreating that phrase over and over. I wonder why. Maybe I’ll write some new poems and find [...]
Posted on June 29th, 2008 by Babblin' Joe
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one day i’m going to write a story about a man who hated new york city. I’m going to write a story about a boy who hated new jersey. I’m going to write a story about an old man who hated being bored. I’m going to write a story about hate, and how hate kept [...]
Posted on June 25th, 2008 by Babblin' Joe
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When I think about Washington, Franklin, about Napoleon, I just can’t believe these towering mythic figures ever really existed. I have trouble believing the world is the way it is because of the way it was. You’re born into the world with all of its supposed histories and pasts, none of which are your own, [...]
Posted on June 3rd, 2008 by Babblin' Joe
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