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--- K E N R U M B L E This is not a metaphor, or this is a metaphor, meaning it is not a simile, maybe simile is better Is a bridge really like any other thing than its self? Does calling it a doorjamb or a beginning deny the intrinsic uniqueness of the bridge? Am I being unfair, colonial by making metaphor? I colonize the bridge with door way; I colonize the street with tracks of light. Am I metaphoring again? How do I communicate the experience and idea of bridge without metaphoring -- the bridge is like a bridge and is beautiful thus. You sticky amoebae, metaphor; you shoe-stuck gumwad, metaphor; metaphor, you not so fresh feeling; you soap that is not Zestfully clean; you residue; you Tanqueray & Tonic; you English Toffee in the back molar; you smoky room; you debate; you air; you diarrhea on horseback; you dirty motherfucker. Is it a good bridge, interesting bridge, awesome bridge? Hundreds assuredly, probably thousands cross back and forth everyday -- it hasn't fallen yet. It develops pot holes which are filled by DC municipality since it exists in their jurisdiction. Does that mean anything? Key Bridge exists. Jump up and down on it on any part. Lick it. Bang it. Bridge, bridge, bridgey |
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