poem
Volume 23, Number 3

The Robot Recounts Human History

A house divided against itself cannot stand.
Nothing beats a great pair of legs.
Good to the last drop.
Where’s the beef?

Religion is the opiate of the masses.
Double your pleasure, double your fun.
It’s Miller time.
I’m lovin’ it.

Ask not what your country can do for you.
Every kiss begins with Kay.
The one beer to have when you’re having more than one.
Finger lickin’ good.

That’s one small step for a man.
The dog kids love to bite.
You’ve said it all.
Have it your way.

All animals are equal.
Choosy mothers choose.
Ford tough.
Eat more chicken.

Charity begins at home.
A rolling stone gathers no moss.
The lesser of two evils.
A bird in the hand.
You can’t take it with you.
Reset.

I have a dream.
Good night, Mrs. Calabash. Wherever you are.


—Ken Poyner