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Adam Bresson Reading At Barnes ‘N Noble (11/4/2009)

On November 4, 2009, I read at Barnes ‘N Noble Santa Monica. I read two pieces: “I see the Mexican or South American version of you…” and “Emma, the accordion plays badges for you at sunset…” Please visit www.adambresson.org for more poetry and writing. Hope you enjoy!

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“I see the Mexican or South American version of you…”

I see the Mexican or South American version of you
In the mall crowd so flowing over the ivory tile
Smaller like you with stuck on doll features
Pinned down chin & grown over cheekbones
It’s the Gulfstream flow of your shoulder blades
And the sensitive top skin of your palms that is the tell
But it is not you from [...]

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Adam Bresson Reading At Rapp Saloon (7/17/2009)

On July 17, 2009, I read at Rapp Saloon, a reading at the hostel in Santa Monica, CA. I read four pieces: “Past out fake out…”, “I see the Mexican or South American version of you…”, “Cougar den half past ten in too big for its bitches Houston…” and “Lucky that you came back on [...]

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“O Grandmother, protect us & your memory…”

O Grandmother, protect us & your memory
Lay in the Earth & let every thought of you remind us where our center is
The day you passed away in a violent torrent of gasps & tears
Son pounding on your chest, daughter wishing away your last breath, hoping for another first
Grandson crying, not understanding what force takes your [...]

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