Iran, Iraq, Libya Africa, ethnic cleansing Bill Gates, Donald Trump And the Pope All selling their own brand of dope A mayor who is a joke A bus system that doesn’t work Head cases walking the street Punk Rockers with rainbow hair Women with pierced genitals Ginseng for tired blood My illusions are fighting a duel With my delusions The last time I picked up A white courtesy telephone The voice on the other end was mine The dates on my calendar are blank The pinball machine has no flippers There’s no prize in my crackerjack box My radio plays nothing but commercials My hand holds my cock in contempt My love life is an unread resume With one too many references I had a dream I was a gunrunner Trading hardware for software I want my photo on a cereal box Not a milk carton The IRS is a legal shake down The Pentagon a slaughterhouse Jack the Ripper sliced and diced His way through London Town And he wasn’t even a chef Freud was impotent But put on a good show Monks know the truth But won’t share it You know you’re in trouble When your shrink deals in fantasies And leaves you with his reality My life has become a distraction No addition and subtractions When it becomes an abstraction I’ll know I’ve found success
A.D. Winans, born on October 31, 1936, is an American poet associated with the San Francisco Beat and small press poetry scenes. He has been a prolific writer, editor, and publisher, contributing significantly to the literary landscape.
Winans was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up in the city. His early exposure to the vibrant literary and artistic community in San Francisco played a crucial role in shaping his poetic sensibilities. In the 1960s, he became part of the Beat Generation and was associated with notable figures such as Jack Micheline, Bob Kaufman, and Charles Bukowski.
Throughout his career, Winans has written and published numerous collections of poetry, often exploring themes of urban life, social issues, and the human condition. His work is known for its raw and honest expression, reflecting the influences of the Beat movement.
In addition to his own writing, A.D. Winans has been involved in the small press publishing scene, championing the works of emerging poets and contributing to the promotion of alternative and independent literature. He founded the Second Coming Press, a small press that published works by various poets.
A.D. Winans’ contributions to poetry and the literary community have earned him recognition and respect among his peers. His work continues to be celebrated for its authenticity, capturing the essence of the countercultural movements that emerged in San Francisco during the mid-20th century.