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Dear Dada

Dear dada
add an “ist”
to it all

I reject 
in the face 
of it all 

Aestheticism 

true beauty 
is found in the 
ugliness of it all

peaking out 
under coverlets 
of mud 

throwing 
spit balls
of pulchitrude

wrapped up 
time bombs
that stick 

to the banal 
unexpected beauty …
of it all, 

ambitious 

edges and curves
open and inviting 
accompanied by caveats

there will be
splendid over-ripe 
gardens of Eden 

followed teasingly 
in close pursuit, by the
madhatters’ tea parties

and Hugos' balls
rooms too large, 
and rooms too small

it’s all 
rather 
simple

underneath 
the dirt
of it all 

precious
and most expensive
jewels are found

smudged kisses
mascara stained 
cheeks of Cinderellas

holding spaces
for roses are red
and violets are blue

daisy chains
of love me 
love me knots

tightly
tied 
small victories

virtues held 
and lost, conquests
stroking glass slippers

drinking in the gins
and espousing 
their 3 wishes

looking for 
long lost Kings
failing that, 

settling for 
paupers, not
princes 

their crystal balls
over brave and 
missing the mark

shattering 

then later
lying unclaimed
under the sun 

melting
through the 
flaws 

Dear dada
add an “ist”
to it all

escapist
artist 
tourist 

minimalist
extremist
illusionist

fatalist
but never 
realist

escape artist

mud wrestling naked
in poetic jello, at the
Cabaret Voltaire






Candide Diderot. ‘24 





Dadaist.

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Daniel Henry Rodgers Date: 1/25/2024 4:00:00 PM Ahh, a philosopher after my own heart. Dear Candide, Your poem is a breathtaking journey through the complexities of life, beauty, and perception. The way you build words into imagery is nothing short of mesmerizing. Each line is a revelation, challenging norms and embracing the essence of existence. Such profound insights and poetic brilliance. It's a masterpiece that resonates deeply. A FAV for me! One philosopher to another, Blessings, Daniel Login to Reply Candide Diderot Date: 1/26/2024 1:01:00 AM Thank you.