Acetylene Light

By Jackson Mac Low

A useless plan proposed in acetylene light
to a cheery visitor
who carries a lamp that burns castanha-oil
lit
adding its castanha-oil
light
to the acetylene
scene
advancing ignition
of
the refusal of a loan
despite long working hours
stretching to the aurora
& an exchange of possessions
in winestones-oil
lamplight
or a need for stressing modernization
&/or exploding starlight
are merely petty annoyances
but ether lamp light
threatens
an improvement of conditions
despite
a useless plan
proposed
in acetylene light
& failing in
ghost light.

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