Today's Episode (06-30-2010)

Today's Episode
(06-30-2010)
of " The Artist
and Her Progeny"

by Suzán Jiván

for Linda Erlich, PhD

Today's Episode of "The Artist and Her Progeny" begins with " The
Artist "
writing and reciting a poetic diptych
for her husband, "The Beloved
Stanislaus Dubowski", who rocketed
to a New Universe. " The Artist "
is being comforted by the humongous
hugs of a big bear of a man as she
watches him transform himself
into " The Mythological Black
Swan, Ishamarr. "

I " Following Precedent "

Following precedent
deflecting questions
with extraordinary efforts
fitting in, falling back
while hinting at balance
during the intrinsically-
flawed overhauls of pitfalls.

II " Stumping for Sludge "

Stumping for sludge
coming of age
in disarray
state to state
while trying
to place
skimmers
into position
in the minds
of politicians
soaking in
the giant
ink blots
of incompetence.