poemranker ::32 Truths and 1 Lie by wilco

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32 Truths and 1 Lie

Member since 2004 · Posted 27 Aug 2004 · 6 comments

I believe that the world is flat. The end of the road is the beginning of a grassy field. The strap of your favorite dress is broken and hanging. I used to love you. The choice is mine and mine alone. Places I have never been are of no concern to me. The trolley station at 3rd and Union is a lonely place. Death is what I fear most in life. On August 16, 2003, I gave in. You were the best thing that ever happened to me. The homeless man downtown always talks about the weather. Love is all you need. The Beatles were overrated. Right now, the telephone is the heaviest object on Earth. Dirt turns to mud when you get it wet. You saved my life. The war in Iraq was a bad idea. Dancing is good for the soul. The meaning of life is asleep in the other room. Talking to strangers is the best way to meet new people. Morgan’s favorite doll is named Sadie. Blame is placed on the one at fault. I am the one to blame. The expressway is jammed in the afternoon. Stolen food tastes better. Poetry is a crock of shit. Laugher s not always the best medicine. Standards are for conformists. Blue is my favorite color. Crack kills. Pictures are the best way to preserve a memory. Religion is harmful to society. I miss you.

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6 comments

[10] Brandy_n_Cali 27-Aug-04/9:29 PM Reply
WOW!! I REALLLLY LIKE THIS!!!! GREAT JOB
YOU HAD SO MANY UNCONNECTED THINGS THAT MADE IT GRABBY!!!
[8] Dovina 28-Aug-04/2:08 PM Reply
From my POV there are less than 32 truths here and more than one lie. Still, it's a nice collection of sayings and could-be-trues.
[n/a] -=Dark_Angel=-, P.I. › Dovina 13-Feb-05/5:03 AM Reply
Then the title is also a lie :(
[n/a] zodiac › Dovina 15-Feb-05/9:26 PM Reply
"I believe that the world is flat" is true, provided wilco actually believes it. Considering he went through the effort of writing this poem, the least we can do is give him the benefit of the doubt on that one.
[8] darylchew 30-Aug-04/7:59 AM Reply
really good.
[10] Crakyamuni 2-Feb-05/4:24 PM Reply
Right now the telephone is the heaviest object on Earth.

Goddamn man. You have mentioned at least a dozen truths from my book. After the comment you made I had a sense you were good. Genuine in your condition.

Keep this love alive.