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About Jonathan Berger

I used to write quite a bit more.

The Shoes

Posted on October 24, 2011 - 9:02 pm by Jonathan Berger

THE SHOES The shoes that I’ve been beating into submission – walking through all seasons in rain, hail, day and night, past rubber’s endurance – the shoes I bought for.a song, sensibly, are shredding, sweating, breaking seams and becoming sole-less … Continue reading →

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The Less Fortunate

Posted on October 10, 2011 - 7:28 pm by Jonathan Berger

THE LESS FORTUNATE No, there is nothing for it. It cannot be done. I cannot truly enjoy my meal without thinking about the less fortunate. My mother of sainted wisdom always told me to clean my plate because, and I … Continue reading →

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Modern Technology Being What It Is… 29

Posted on October 3, 2011 - 9:41 pm by Jonathan Berger

Modern Technology Being What It Is… 29 It will work it has to. It has taken years for my name to rise to the top of the list of volunteers at CyberWare Inc. but now I am there and tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Pizza of Discontent 3

Posted on October 3, 2011 - 9:34 pm by Jonathan Berger

PIZZA OF DISCONTENT III If life is like a pie with a hard crust but, dug deeper, a meaty filling, then I ask: can it be open faced or latticed so we know what we’re getting into before the first … Continue reading →

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Surety

Posted on September 22, 2011 - 7:52 pm by Jonathan Berger

SURETY Are they real? I don’t think so. I suspect after studying the facts analyzing all issues I suspect quite strongly that what you show is false. Prove me wrong. Let me feel them. Let me taste your goods so … Continue reading →

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28 Poems Later

Posted on September 22, 2011 - 2:46 pm by Jonathan Berger

28 POEMS LATER 28 poems later I am still angry. 28 poems later I am still hungry. 28 poems later I am still dreaming and lusting and following you around. After 28 poems I am the same boy who seeks … Continue reading →

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Tashkent 1966

Posted on September 22, 2011 - 2:27 pm by Jonathan Berger

TASHKENT 1966 Tashkent was destroyed by earthquake. Devastated hundreds of thousands homeless and nations came together to help to save the people to rebuild. The world helped heal Tashkent and now it is stronger bigger more beautiful than ever before. … Continue reading →

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This Glorious Day

Posted on September 22, 2011 - 2:24 pm by Jonathan Berger

THIS GLORIOUS DAY Seven dogs baking in the sun: Her two your three and then your own bare feet tanning appreciating the glorious day. This is what nature is for, you say as she hands you a Modelo, Thanks baby. … Continue reading →

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Half

Posted on September 22, 2011 - 2:20 pm by Jonathan Berger

HALF There are worse fates than yours worse ways to live than the way you do. I have whores on my street who are asking to have sex with me. ME! Hobos approach me near trains who smell of ketchup … Continue reading →

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Nether Regions of Newark

Posted on September 22, 2011 - 1:07 pm by Jonathan Berger

THE NETHER REGIONS OF NEWARK What we have before us is unacceptable. This… this thing will not do. Look ahead and imagine what will occur if we have anything but a zero tolerance policy towards what we have seen. Do … Continue reading →

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