[New-Poetry] TOOT + I'm a big pirate and I like to steal! (devo)

[Bob Grumman]

Alexander Dickow wrote:
> "I was pretty happy to find out I didn't make the cut--until I discovered 
> Dan Schneider didn't, either.  He and I seem about the only living 
> American poets not  to, something that makes me wonder if knocking me 
> into a tailspin by coupling me with that moron was really what this hoax 
> was all about. . . .
>
> --Bob G."
>
> Gee, Bob, that hurts. Not only did Issue 1 forget me, but you did too! Rumors have it I am still alive, although some no doubt hold I barely count as American....
>
> So, um, my book's coming out in, like, ten days in Paris. I have some review copies available for Americans and/or Brits, but not many: anyone have their hearts set on one? (The French seem to be loving it, although that might not mean much off the Continent....). Official announcement forthcoming shortly; still haven't found the time to do the proper press thing stateside...
>
> Oh, and I kinda dig the latest literary mystification, although I dare say it ain't as fresh and new as it might look at first. High-falutin' pranks, including the ego-effacing variety, are part of a long (and very delightful) tradition....
>
> I'm a Speed Racer and I Drive Real Fast,
> Alex, still lurking and politically nauseous as usual 
>   

Well, actually, I didn't forget you, Alex, as not bother reading all the 
names of the "contributors."  But, congratulations in being among those 
left off.  Now check James's list.  If your name isn't there, you're one 
up on me, 'cause mine is.  (But I think he added it ten minutes before I 
read it!)

--Bob