Peggy Sue McRae – Computer Tango
this computer is an ancient steaming swampbed
the jagged cry of a pterodactyl
careening through violet twilight
extinction in her plastic bones
this computer steals power from river
salmon gasp gills shuddering
always thirsty for the fire in her blood
the devil requests music
shall we dance?
(give me your knowledge quickly)
Peggy Sue McRae
May-June 2001 Earth First!