Thursday, April 18, 2013

An Unemployed Machinist (John Giorno)

Don't have much time tonight, but today's is An Unemployed Machinist by John Giorno.


It's listed as a Found Poem. I'm not sure what the source material in this poem is, but I love the sound of the poem. It seems just like a blues song. I love all the repetition. It takes a pretty dull story and adds an emotional gravitas. It's deeply felt.

Favorite line: "An unemployed machinist"
An unemployed machinist

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