Tag Archives: Cut-Up Writing

in this (my) neighborhood pt. 57

Posted on March 27, 2024 by istsfor manity

What I’m Reading: The bicycle wheel is one of the strongest of all human contrivances, capable of supporting approximately four hundred times its own weight. In theory, a buffalo could pedal a bike without the wheels buckling under the load. … Continue reading →

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can’t see me

Posted on March 26, 2024 by istsfor manity

Identity Reconstruction Tanka Now you see me, nowyou don’t. I’m lost to myself.Even I can’t seeme. These are the places Ilived. This is the art I made. What I’m Reading: Some beauty is visible only when abutted by banality. Spots … Continue reading →

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air is electrified

Posted on March 25, 2024 by istsfor manity

harvest broaster chicken on speed dialfans oscillating from every cornerdust devils gyring in the living roomthe fridge texts — low on oat milk house heaves a sigh of desperationwants to set upon squarely on a witchbut they’re far and few … Continue reading →

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i bit into

Posted on March 23, 2024 by istsfor manity

After Gas Huffing (redux) Cold in my tent last night—Moved away from the creekCloser to the fire.I heated up the plastic Jesus—Placed it soft and hotOn my abdomen.Cold again this morning—I bit into the messiah—No sign of life. What I’m … Continue reading →

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i’m going coronal

Posted on March 22, 2024 by istsfor manity

Dada Poofa Proofs A feint, then a faint. Deception became an instructor. I’ve an iconic hare that stands sentinel and immediately cups my hair as it sheds. I shed often. I’ve a silky laconic manner about me. I once subcontracted … Continue reading →

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your mutilation theologian

Posted on March 21, 2024 by istsfor manity

here’s a blurb i lunge at your venerable prizeat your demise i am a partitiona parvenu of adhesives i am a conclave of addictionsin for a nipper of revival i am a theremin player from obscuritycounting my rosary adjournments i … Continue reading →

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case of blues

Posted on March 20, 2024 by istsfor manity

Heavy-O-Sity Cream Dream (redux) I want you to root the violence out of the system, but you delay and acquiesce — this is the heavy-o-sity of our case. There are no life preservers to pass out—only anvils and 50 lb. … Continue reading →

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miss my shepherdess

Posted on March 19, 2024 by istsfor manity

(found) Dear Neighbors, (@n+7~15) I’m having issues. Last Friday March 8 th  if anyone employs 2 cleaning ladies doing laundry please call me. Missing laxatives! And they took my white pinafore casinos, sundry toxins, and knighthood tracts. Then they watched … Continue reading →

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do go careening

Posted on March 17, 2024 by istsfor manity

Memorable Stuff I Read This Week The only rule of travel is,Don’t come back the way you went.Come a new way …There is no question I am someone starving.There is no question I am making this journey to find out … Continue reading →

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praise for thee (redux)

Posted on March 16, 2024 by istsfor manity

Praise for thee istsfor manity reader: “I suffered from a severe case of leopard spotting, it led to a loss of jobs, family, and friends. Reading the thee istsfor manity reader every morning was directly responsible for my adding 20 lbs. of muscle … Continue reading →

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