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      Eyes

      © 1990EyesBy FlatDaddy A duologue, of sorts, between two people and the audience.They alternately tell their versions of an "incident" which began in an Austin, Texas park. The man speaks first, then the woman (as marked by pinkish italics). ...

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      • I wanted to say something before I end the read. My initial take on the story is that it is sweet. I appreciate the two colors to keep people engaged with who is speaking. I will finish it and write the rest of this comment.

        Oh my.. So they knew each other? She wanted him but was scared; he wanted her but was scared. Seems to go well with what is happening with young people who only talk online. Now, creeping into her place is taking it to another level.
        Hopefully it ends well for both of them

        • No, they did not know each other. And what happens next is … well, what? That’s up to the reader to determine.

          This was originally written as a short stage play, and a friend and I performed it at Chicago House in Austin, Texas, my home. We sat on stools in the dark, dressed in black, and each stood and played our parts directly to the audience in a tight spotlight that came down as we rose, in turn, from our stools, then returned to them, again in blackness, at the end of each speech. At the end, when we “turned the knob” of her door, we faced each other for a moment, then BLACKOUT. Each time we performed this, the audience was struck dumb, but eventually broke out in applause, seeming to get permission to applaud from the first few brave souls who started it. It was sweet.

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      Personal Poll

      © 1990Personal PollBy FlatDaddyThere are opinion polls for  this and that;There's the Harris Poll and the Gallup Poll,  the Neilson Ratings (which is a poll in drag),There are supermarket polls where they wanna  know which container of syrup and...

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      Watching Humans Play

      Sometimes the meaning gets lost in translation  Signals are crossed in memories that seem jaded Plastic people are always asking for motivation  Until all the fascination slowly leaves one sedated   Observation is an art form that must be mastered A tactic to study humanity...

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      • “Observation is an art form that must be mastered.” I love the contempt you pour on the system, from the “Marshmallow figures” bowing to a “corporate bastard,” to the reality of censored voices. The final, detached image of “Strumming an old guitar while watching humans play” is the perfect, chilling exit from the chaos. Brilliant and perceptive.

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Roma. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I do have a lot of contempt for the system. lol. You picked some of my favorite lines as well. Glad you dig the ending, thanks for your wonderful commentary and continued support my friend. Appreciate you.

          Damian

      • I read this in a minor key….
        Great work.

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Peter. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Most of my writes are in minor keys. Usually D minor. lol. Appreciate you.

          Damian

      • Art is an art. It takes a good eye and connection to emotions. But some treat it as a product. Like Lionel Richie said ‘there are creative artists and created artists’.

        Great ink friend

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Nick. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Great quote from, Mr. Richie. And it completely true in my opinion. Appreciate you.

          Damian

      • Preach it, in rhymes! Well delivered in a poetic voice that stays to the front of our brains. awesome words Damian.

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Mark. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I try. Appreciate you.

          Damian

      • I hear you on this one, Damian. Nice work.

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Appreciate you.

          Damian

      • Brilliant imagery. Excellent.

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Thomas. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I try! Appreciate you.

          Damian

      • The games people play are often cruel and thoughtless, and more often they don’t even give their own opinion. Like marionettes, they do and repeat what others tell them. We all should begin to be more authentic and have meaningful and responsible conversations for the sake of all persons involved.
        A brilliant socially critical poem, dear Damian!

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Elke. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I completely agree with you, communication is critical. Appreciate you.

          Damian

      • Well thought out and well executed. Marvelous write Damian.

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Keith. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I try! Appreciate you.

          Damian

      • I think most poets, indeed most writers in general are people watchers at heart .. You just nailed us with this one sir .,. Write on brother .. Neville 😎👍

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Neville. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I concur with that assessment, we are watchers indeed. Appreciate you.

          Damian

      • Please tell me this one might have a place on the album. This is what’s called a hole in one! Makes me think about how much chaos is visible of what “they’re” doing. It’s like the iceberg. What aren’t we meant to see? That’s the shit that keeps me up nights. Eyes on honesty, as always, my friend

        • Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Actually, I hadn’t considered this one. But maybe I need to take a closer look. Always a pleasure reading your commentary. Appreciate you.

          Damian

      • “Plastic people are always asking for motivation” I like the message on this, as if some folks seek validation from others to feed ego. I’ve always thought the initial motivation should be intrinsic so as to have a solid foundation in our true worth. Maybe social media has watered down much of that.
        Amazing work.

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      Ambrosia

      The cool crisp white sheetsused to be inviting When thoughts of how they willcool the skin after your touchReminiscing about nights filled withsoft flickering candle lightsDancing to stay on the wickWhen I accidentally bumped into the nightstandNow I wait till...

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