Let’s look at the conversation that goes on between the left and the right in America. In the way the two sides talk to each other, they reveal what they care about, each trying to convince the other of what’s important to them, and each talking past the other, hearing each other, but rarely listening.Continue reading “Left and Right”
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The Suspension of Disbelief
The Suspension of Disbelief Have you ever thought about the suspension of disbelief? This is when you willingly let go of what you know to be true so you can take part in an experience you might otherwise miss. It’s most often thought about in terms of movies or theater. It’s why you can enjoyContinue reading “The Suspension of Disbelief”
The Coup d’Etat Was Televised
Neither this poem, nor much of modern American culture would be possible without Gil Scott Heron, to whom this is dedicated, and from whom the premise is appropriated. -ChrisYou did watch right at homeYou did turn on, log in, and cop outYou did find yourself on television, on your laptop and on your phoneand youContinue reading “The Coup d’Etat Was Televised”
We Do Not Fear History
A prior version of this poem appeared in the Summer 2024 issue of Suburban Witchcraft Magazine, and I thank the editors there for their continued support! You can also find this version in the zine, Free$5. The track above is of course the duo of D Berger and myself, from our latest round of recordings.Continue reading “We Do Not Fear History”
As We Wish, As We Might
How often do you say you hate?Do you say it every day?Do you say it in the morning?Do you say it on the way?How oftendo you say hate? The more we say hateto describe how we feel about somethingas banal as the design of new automobiles,the more we re-engineerand the more we transfer the significanceofContinue reading “As We Wish, As We Might”
Ionesco’s Rhinoceros and Gene Wilder in 1974
You can watch this entire 1974 film on youtube here. As of now, it’s completely without ads or interruptions. The film is an American adaption of the play, Rhinoceros, Eugène Ionesco, written in 1959. Over the course of three acts, the inhabitants of a small city turn into rhinoceroses; ultimately the only human who does not succumbContinue reading “Ionesco’s Rhinoceros and Gene Wilder in 1974”
Built Ford Tough
I clearly remember learning about Hitler and the Nazis and the Holocaust for the first time, I believe in 5th grade while studying world history. I think my teacher was Mrs. MacClennan, and I remember learning about the fertile crescent of Mesopotamia from her, and also about FDR and the New Deal from her. IContinue reading “Built Ford Tough”
I Almost Got Scammed Last Week
I got scammed last week. Well, I almost got scammed. I realized it was a scam before it was too late. Interesting story, because it was just a day before America got scammed. Because these two things happened so close together, and because I love you America, I want to show you what I didContinue reading “I Almost Got Scammed Last Week”
Who I May Be
This poem is for all the many men of America who just let us down so greatly. All of you who have been waiting decades now for a cause and a reason to show you are strong and courageous and capable of protecting the things you hold dear. I saw you when I was aContinue reading “Who I May Be”
More Than This
More thanthe hateful command, morethan the ready proud pawn,more than these:silence—from over the fence,silencefrom across the paved drive,silenceat the holiday meal,silencefrom nine until fiveMore than thisis not needed, no more thansilenceas red flags parade byRed flags of warning It’s even kind of handsome,the orderly wayso many confused emotionsare shushed away withone hateful commandbehind a columnContinue reading “More Than This”
Chris Bevens | pedalpoet 