garbage in - garbage out
about the route in weighted shoulders
low down media spins to shades of far left to righteousness
rarely down the middle or ripe with truth
drowned in directions of my way highways painted faith of the moment
the ethics of murder and mayhem rung in bells of justice
and tainted with big oil slick to pad pockets
speak out your doubt and question the evidence
or you too will swim the chorus of
garbage in - garbage out
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Written July 6th, 2006
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I had to read because I thought it would be interesting so this poem Is interesting write. I love food. I love mostly asian and mexican foods. I even like juicy (beef) steak once and a while.
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Marvelous write. I am kind of a food purist. alot of nuts and berries. You cannot believe how often I am ridiculed for my choices. (And my jean size.)
If only more people realized exactly what they were eating and its effects upon the body! Sometimes I think it is a conspiracy between McBigboxlunch and the drug companies! -
I love it!!!!
I really like this poem ^_^ Your analogy is awesome = ] Very true words spoken *snaps fingers in rythem* I hope to read more of your work. *God Bless, With Love, Jo*
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very good
i thought that this was just going to be a " watch what you eat" poem but it is actualy very deep and very good,thank you for sharing this with us it is most enjoyable
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Really good! I liked it and for some reason the "How to eat fried worms" book popped into my head, no idea why though. Anyway, really awesome poem good luck/break leg.
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Did I ever tell you that you're frigging awesome?
I think that, if I haven't, I should totally tell you now. Because you are. Totally. And such.
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So do you reckon if i eat sweets i might be a sweeter person?
Perhaps i'll keep sucking on these sour pusses 
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a very good contrast in the poem. I would rather say the reality is painted in an excellent style. It is sorrowful to note that the mundane world turns a blind eye to such a glaring reality. A good piece of poetry indeed
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This is very well written. I love the form and the truth in the write. We must question many things in life, before we can find ourselves and the true as we see it.
I have lived my life hearing the words "trash in, is trash out". Though I did not really listen and understand until the day I started live my life with the trash.
A real wake up call to reality of my life and the changes need.
Very nice, deep and thought provoking. I really enjoyed it.
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Thanks for stopping by Arsenic, and for sharing your thoughts. It is always helpful to see what people hear when they read a poem.
You are right, truth is not necessarily left right or middle. And when we decide to stick to a "location" so to speak we limit our ability to find it.
This poem is probably more about simply questioning the bill of goods we are sold from any direction and seeing through the sales pitch to make our own decisions about the people we want to be on the inside in that secret place known only to our personal selves and our creator.
I like that the poem prompted some questioning as that is definately it's intent
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Very interesting, and I do like the layout. Made me consider if 'down the middle' is where truth can be found. Somehow I doubt it...that's too easy and appears to be a compromise, but there is truth and we do need to seek it when able. I know that's not right on target with your poem...but I thought you'd like to hear what kind of thoughts it inspired. Thank you for sharing. Arsenic-
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I don't feel your strongest piece has been this one, but I do believe that your past work and your large contribution to the group will likely be enough to hold you in the game this week.
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nicely done
Kudos! Very bright author here. We are the robots of convention, and the harbingers of destruction. Excellent work!
hugs WolfHeart
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Yea to you on this write sweetie, I was wanting to do the Night at the Roxbury headbanger dance with this poem...ROFL..just play me the music...Excellant work.
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I love this metaphor; you've been able to put a really interesting spin on quite a mundane phrase that was difficult to work with. Your language; is, as expected, inventive, and your rhythm is well built and cleverly matched to the theme.
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Ok, I will trade you this watermelonbananamoussebegonia for that watermelonpeanutbutterwithjelly one
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peanutbutter makes me puke
but if you have a watermelonbananamoussebegonia flavoured one, then I'm hunkering to get it 
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I give full credit to Justin's prompt. It was just perfect for my slightly warped mind
Thanks --want a watermelonpeanutbutterwithjelly cookie? -
gets his chin back from the ground
ohmygosh you actually wrote that one in like... two hours or something after the column was set up 
gimme that muse
lol
it's oooh, with lot's of aaah and oohlala's
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Thanks tyler.
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Thanks so much for the encouragement. I fear this phase is going to be a close one but YAY for cookies
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This was really good, good luck this round.
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Well, one can never be to sure in this competition Mmmm cookies.
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reminded me of the worms go in..the worms go out, and then the underlying message hits you in the face...this is why you are a new favorite, I can so relate to the abstract feel of this while hearing the ever present meaning. Garbage in garbage out, think I'll order take out on the left wing. Way cool write, and a cookie too
best wishes
Peace Muddy -
I wish you all the luck in the world Though with pennings such as these... you need no luck
-tosses a cookie towards you- Yummy.......
Mel
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