Vaseline Tiger, Mostly Retired

He’s the shit.

One of Bowie’s
original vaseline tigers.
Moving with tide, hiding
his creaks and fears;
a good snake sliding by
on fearsome wholesome
appearance and
remnant style.

He’s the shit
or used to be
and lives for that
more than is safe
for someone of his age,

and surely we should thank
some god
for that.

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A poet with a history in slam, lots of publications; my personal poetry and a little bit of daily life and opinions. Read the page called "About..." for the details. View all posts by Tony Brown

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