Pinball Wizard
written by: Thomas Park
@mystified131
Pull the metal armature, let spring go
The ball shoots onto the field
With luck, dexterity, gain points
Flashing obstacles, extra credits
Profiles of pretty ladies, big trucks
1970’s science fiction flicks
Pinball, for the young, reflexive
No time for reflection–
Existence, private contemplation
Today’s pense or meditation
Eclipsed by present need
For points, and recreative speed
A silver ball reflects
The on-board neon glow
Aim, strike with the levers
With practice, persistence
Cheap speakers emit sounds
Of retro-cosmic bent
Rarely remembered for poetry, philosophy
For pinball, Tommy lives eternally
Thomas Park is a multi-disciplinary artist living with his wife and 2 cats in Saint Louis, Missouri.
A big poetic inspiration is Philip Levine with his works that pay tribute to hard-working people. Thomas would like to follow in Mr. Levine's footsteps.
A big poetic inspiration is Philip Levine with his works that pay tribute to hard-working people. Thomas would like to follow in Mr. Levine's footsteps.
Latest posts by Thomas Park (see all)
- Of Unity - June 28, 2018
- Honeymoon In Mexico II - May 13, 2018
- Protect Your Choices - April 1, 2018
