James+Prell


 * 1.**"Poetry is either something that lives like fire inside you - like music to the musician or Marxism to the Communist - or else it is nothing" - F.Scott Fitzgerald


 * 2.Capture the Flag**

Like two waring nations screaming for blood a class divided.
 * Capture the Flag**

Girls and boys, cheaters and liars. Broken arms, voices hoarse from overuse.

Then a whistle blows, all step into line. Smiles, the war is over. Like a distant memory long forgotten.

Until tomorrow.

Quietly working taking care of responsibility. What's that? A curious noise like a plead for attention, concentration is abandoned. An enticing smell tickling the nose pulling it away from the hard work that must be done. What was that? On the edge of vision a quick flit in the corner of the eye. Now we must investigate, it is better that curiosity takes over.
 * 3.An Ode To Distraction**

Working to undo what we have done this invisible friend calls out to us. Bringing relief and annoyance a break from the mundane the boredom.

Like a wild animal, it can't be guessed We don't know when it comes or where i will take us or when it will set us free.

Why is nobody dancing? We all hate Nickleback
 * Found Poem: Math Class**

You have bad taste You have an ignant point

I hate pants Falafel salesmen scare me

Do your work Stop talking Shamarlin

Yes sir

I was raised by the outdoors "Come play with us" by the neighborhood by games with friends
 * 5.I Was Raised By**

I am taught by many cultures "Puedo hablar en español" by many languages by young idealists by the old experienced

I was encouraged by a bit of help "Expand on that" by the challenge to do better by lucky breaks

I am driven by curiosity "How does it work" by the satisfaction of understanding by the knowledge that I have time to do better

I can pray all day and god won't come. But I can call 911 and the devil will be here in a minute. I can use my hands and do the rough work and sweat then smile when I get things done.
 * 6. Riff Poem with a line taken from Amiri Baraka**

media type="file" key="Poetry Recording James Prell.mp3" width="240" height="20" A metal fork a red rimmed wheel a soft seat and two large pedals. How can something so simple require so much work. How do I master it? When will I master it?
 * 7. Imagery: Unicycle**

I can only know this with time


 * 8. Amiri Baraka**