“Billboards Build Freedom of Choice Yegtit? Look See. AMERICA BUILDS BILLBOARDS so billboards kin bill freedoma choice between-yeah between billbores no WAIT its yedoan hafta chose no more between say like trees and billbores lessa course wenna buncha trees is flattint out inta BILLB- yeah yegotit youkin pick between well hey! see! like dat! ALL VYNIL GET WELL DOLLS $6.98 or-watch wasdat comin up? PREPAID CAT? PREPAID CATASTOPHE COVERAGE yeah hell youkin have damnear anythin FREE 48 INCH TV IN EVERY ROOM see! or watchit! OUR PIES TASTE LIKE MOTHERS yeah but look bud no chickenin out because billbores build AM- yeah an AMERICA BUILDS MORE buildbores to build more- sure yougotta! yugotta have FREEDOM TO hey!...”
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One Muddy Hand: Selected Poems
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Earle Birney
Earle Birney was a Canadian poet known for his unique style and profound insights into Canadian culture. His work covers a wide range of themes, including nature, history, and human nature. more
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