please alert the authorities

i walked down the street and stepped onto
Van Gogh's ear
it was misplaced and in bad condition
and i put it a jar with ice
phoned the authorities
then a doctor came to my door and asked:
"are you the man that phoned about Van Gogh's ear?"
i said: "yes, i am the man"
and he asked me some questions
as i looked across the room at the jar
containing Van Gogh's ear
worried about its condition and if it would last
i interrupted the man: "sir, i apologize, but the ear...it is
...it needs special attention."
he ignores me and continues the interview
he says: "we need to take you somewhere," in my relief
alas they will secure the ear, perhaps a specialist will
de sent to take good care over it
and i can breathe easier
now that they have saved Van Gogh's ear.

 

Reviews

[Ed Hart]

I remember it well... They put you in the room next to me after the medication calmed you down, you shouting about that ear, and all. I never did find out what happened to you, but I figure this has got to be you here writing these poems, because I don't think there were more than two of you so concerned about a missing ear... nope, it was just you and that other guy they brought in earlier, you know, the painter....

[Emily B]

authorities are always so inefficient in their offices, I wonder how they ever save us at all . . .