april 27

Martín Ramírez Sin título (Ciervo sentado con rostro abstracto)
ca. 1960 -1963

Eco-taxis

          by Clive Warner

Green eco-taxis gather at night
under grey concrete bridges
metal woodlice mount each other
flash mirrors bump fenders rub wheels
stick exhaust pipes into each other.
Radiators boil over, steam rises
oil drips amber from sump pans
transmission fluid leaks past seals
green water trickles from radiators
cooling systems fail in heat.
Ochre flakes fall from dented bodies
headlights wink in the darkness
turn signals blink red yellow red
springs relax tiredly under seat covers
taximeters explode in blue sparks.