Yellow Mama E zine

dropping out of society

 

by J.J. Campbell

 

 

bad back wins again

 

piss on the floor

because somedays,

it just never fucking

matters

 

this fruitless existence

 

the fucking hamster

wheel needs an eject

button

 

dropping out of society

 

fuck your algorithm

 

i want a piece of land

from a john prine song

 

a porch to sip scotch

and be thrilled with

nothing

 

i often tell people

i’m not afraid to die

 

while that is true

 

i certainly would

like to die on my

own terms

 

after a lovely evening

 

a bottle or two

 

the best sleep in years…

 

 

 

          J.J. Campbell (1976–?) is old enough to know better. He's been widely published over the years, most recently at Synchronized Chaos, The Beatnik Cowboy, Mad Swirl, Disturb the Universe Magazine and The Rye Whiskey Review. You can find him most days in Ohio taking care of his disabled mother. He tries his best to maintain his mildly entertaining blog, evil delights. (https://evildelights.blogspot.com)

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        Bernice Holtzman’s paintings and collages have appeared in shows at various venues in Manhattan, including the Back Fence in Greenwich Village, the Producer’s Club, the Black Door Gallery on W. 26th St., and one other place she can’t remember, but it was in a basement, and she was well received. She is the Assistant Art Director for Yellow Mama.