JOHNMICHAEL SIMON POETRY

Paper porcupines propel porpoises
potato peelings shell tortoises
advertising executives smell auspices
slogans simmer speared out of this

When everything seems so confusing
and clarity of detail we’re all losing
a few symbols strung together
will serve to clear things up for ever

 

Justice, freedom, civil rights
ideals for which our nation fights
democrats, republicans and conservatives
labels with no artificial preservatives

Yes, life has never been so fine
now on sale at nine dollars ninety nine