Somewhere on Earth

Somewhere on Earth

A Poem by Brett Hernan
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For Paris Aristotle, with every respect.

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At this very moment,
in perpetuity,
somewhere on Earth
They have placed
copper alligator clips
from portable,
universally available
for a minimal fee
from any
motor vehicle
supplies depot,
car battery chargers
onto the skin
attached to the very most
receptive of nerve ending,
water splashed, body parts.
Increasing the force of
the electrical current
through the use
of a smooth, obsidian-black like
small plastic knob
with such an easy action
that the hand using it
must, at times,
utilise the absolute,
most gentle

of wrist movements,
and a delicate grip
to expertly
tweak it.
At this
very moment,
everywhere
on Earth,
in
perpetuity...


© 2017 Brett Hernan


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Added on January 5, 2017
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Brett Hernan
Brett Hernan

Hobart, Tasmania, Australia



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Low-resolution sample only. Born 1968. All of the images accompanying each of these written works are my own. (Except that one of the guy putting a flower into a soldier's rifle barrel!) more..

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