after a
“walking home in the cold without a jacket”
kind of day
where i talked to
“god, you love to hear yourself talk”
kinds of people
who have
“i am passionate about reality t.v. and partying to bad pop music”
kind of personalities
when all i want is a
“this is just life; hold on and don’t fall asleep during the pretty parts”
kind of vibe in the air
or
“sometimes sitting alone drinking whiskey and reading whatever it is in my hands”
kinds of afternoons
where
“i have way better shoes than all of you”
kinds of people are missing
when the air is
“i don’t know what temperature or density this air is, but i fucking love it”
kind of air
it’s a
“whatever we feel like.
don’t stop for hitchhikers.
command your troops to battle.
pretend to love your enemies.
kiss and tell.
morning-after pill.
age-defying cream.
music video marathon.
green grass
with a body in the basement.
eight-bit delusion.
fix yourself.”
kind of world.
when all i want is a
“listen to the beatles on vinyl in my headphones”
kind of night
COPYRIGHT BRICE MAIURRO 2012
I love this! I enjoyed reading this, very clever
Thank you! It was a fun one to write!
did you actually listen to The Beatles? I think I will now!
thats a ‘ oh what all people can imagine these happy days ‘ kind of poem
And you write the “isn’t this all so totally witty and pretty” kind of poems,
That gives me God-just-blessed-some-people-with-a-discount-on-the-gift-of-word thoughts!
Thank you!
This might be my favourite one that you’ve written. Seriously. Nice.
Thank you! I’m really glad you liked it!
This is so damned good. Thanks–I needed that.
Thanks, Susan! And thanks again for the references for my book release!
fucking fantastic.
Your blog is fantastic, Mary. I like your blueberries and mint song.
brice! thank you!
Brilliant poetry
Aw, thank you!
This is greeaaat, really clever and it has a nice vibe to it!
Thanks, Monique! Welcome to my blog!
Absolutely superb!! Wonderful societal piece, what poetry, this is just phenomenal, am in awe, love this! Brilliant!! And that last stanza, oh yes, too perfect- converging with that feeling absolutely, perfect tone to the piece. Masterful write!!
Wow, thank you!
Hey Brice, this is some ill stuff you got here. I dig it. And thanks for the follow. Definitely returning the favor and faithfully checking back for more delicious writing.
You satisfy my
“I just want to read the natural thoughts in people’s minds without being super confused or extremely bored”
poetic appetite
Ashley
Especially the super confused part! I hate when I’m reading something and I’m thinking “this is super good style-wise, but I have no idea what they’re talking about.
Thanks for hitting me up, Ashley.
Take care,
Brice
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