Notes About The Poem

Entry for Slab City Poetry Contest: Sponsored by: Anthony Biaanco  

 

 

Slab City

I got water and weed
I'm richer' n richer
I ain't in need of cash
you can drop me your trash
gonna make me an art
for the East Jesus shrine.

Hear this from a wizard
ole Stalin is the man
red dolphins are the truth. 
Plastic legs on the roof
of my old pink Chevy
(not been to the levee)

Barbie girls, haunted dreams,
painted rats and crosses;
all singing at the Range.
Slab City; nothing's strange
a show called Jester J**z
sings semen has declined.

Blue pig fortune tellers
in yellow school busses
grow purple-flowered weeds,
sell early traded beads.
The wind howls, the dogs bark;
the dreamcatcher misses.

I chase empty beer cans
for one that might be full
use ultraviolet lamp
in Pink Flamingo camp
I am just another
wandering refugee

Snowbirds come in winter
UPS delivers.
Past Salvation Mountain
there's no soda fountain
for those that don't believe;
head back to Babylon.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2025

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Poet Avatar
April 16, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Terry, this is an amazing representation of Slab City! I've witnessed it all, and you explain the peculiarities and eccentricities well. Congratulations on your trophy win!
Miller Avatar
April 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Thank you so much, it was fun to write
Leiser Avatar
April 16, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Back to congratulate you on your top win, Terry! Right on! :)
Miller Avatar
April 25, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Thank you again Laura
Layne Avatar
April 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Congratulations, Terry! Great description of the place. I enjoyed the flow.
Miller Avatar
April 25, 2025 at 9:20 AM
So glad you enjoyed it Trina, thank you for the visit and kind compliment
Leiser Avatar
February 19, 2025 at 10:37 AM
This is an epic and excellent depiction of Slab City, Terry! I’ve seen it all, as well, a few years ago, and you describe the oddities and idiosyncrasies to a tee! This looks to be a winner in my book! :)
Miller Avatar
February 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Thank you so much Laura, I appreciate your comments, I put some thought into this one
Wolf Avatar
February 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Sequel to 'American Pie?!'
Miller Avatar
February 20, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Could be
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace