THE FELONIOUS VEGETABLE GROWERS
by Jon Rappoport
I was amazed
when they dismissed the charges
against my neighbor
after
they cited her
for growing a full vegetable garden
swallowing enveloping MANGLING
her front yard
I mean,
have you ever looked at
corn
tomatoes
squash
up close?
my children were traumatized
we had to take them to a therapist
the way tomatoes
cling to the vine
they dreamed
reptilian arms
thin
wrapped around their necks
in the dark house
some objects are only meant to be seen on shelves and bins
or sliced
on a plate in a well-lit dining room
the whole family
gathered around the table
property values
the neighborhood
now if you’re presenting
blue
plastic turf
smooth
clean
vacuumed twice a week
creates a whole different impression
ordered mind
then and only then
and if by chance federal inspectors
carrying out a routine sweep
observe
that smooth surface
they will know who lives here
under the sun
illusion 48-i-16
bought and paid for
sweat of brow
every right
to maintain it
without reminders
of a darker time
on this we make our stand
in the
bald universe
to which we pray