A. MADDEN -- non-sequiter the visceral

[Certain]

Was this your application essay to the Netcees.com Hall of Fame? That's what it read like, to me. Your writing is as fluid as ever, and the topic was pretty clear to me despite all the metaphors: I was reading a dead man verse about what it's like to read a dead man verse. That sort of topic is cool. This was sort of a self-reflection boast. It's not a reflection of your thoughtfulness as much as your simple ability to rhyme better than most.

My favorite part:

believing is pain. peace is the raindrops buzzing at noon
until it reminds us that we've got something to do
sunrise dusky as dew. hustler pursuits in a duster, adieu
i'm off to look for substance to use. to fuck or to screw?
taking life for granted like it's custom for you
while i try to cherish every single lunch i consume