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

 

 

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.

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Date: 4/16/2025 4:38:00 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!
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Terry Miller
Date: 4/25/2025 9:19:00 AM
Thank you so much, it was fun to write
Date: 4/16/2025 2:32:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on your top win, Terry! Right on! :)
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Terry Miller
Date: 4/25/2025 9:19:00 AM
Thank you again Laura
Date: 4/16/2025 1:41:00 PM
Congratulations, Terry! Great description of the place. I enjoyed the flow.
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Terry Miller
Date: 4/25/2025 9:20:00 AM
So glad you enjoyed it Trina, thank you for the visit and kind compliment
Date: 2/19/2025 10:37:00 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! :)
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Terry Miller
Date: 2/20/2025 1:27:00 AM
Thank you so much Laura, I appreciate your comments, I put some thought into this one
Date: 2/18/2025 8:14:00 PM
Sequel to 'American Pie?!'
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Terry Miller
Date: 2/20/2025 1:27:00 AM
Could be

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